RFP 26-014 Town of Parker Vending Services

The Town of Parker, Colorado is requesting proposals for comprehensive vending services across seven municipal facilities (Town Hall, PACE Center, Fieldhouse, Recreation Center, Public Works Operations Center, Parks/Facilities, and Police Department) under RFP 26-014, with proposals due July 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST and a pre-proposal Teams meeting on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST.

The vendor shall provide, install, operate, and maintain new vending equipment emphasizing healthy food and beverage options with modern payment technologies and real-time inventory management. All equipment must be new, never previously deployed, and meet ADA and Energy Star certification standards. The vendor must maintain a minimum of 30 percent healthy product offerings across all locations, provide twice-weekly restocking for high-traffic facilities, achieve 95 percent machine uptime and 90 percent product availability, and respond to emergency repairs within 12 to 24 hours.

The vendor shall implement a commission-based revenue sharing program with monthly payments and detailed financial reporting, with the Town retaining the option to adjust terms annually. Historical commission data from the incumbent vendor (Compass Group) shows 12-month revenues of approximately $17,000 across current facilities.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Technical Capability and Equipment Quality (25 points), Healthy Product Offerings and Menu Diversity (20 points), Service Reliability and Maintenance Program (15 points), Financial Proposal and Revenue Sharing Structure (20 points), and Experience and Past Performance (20 points). The Town reserves the right to request best and final offers and negotiate with selected respondents before making an award determination.

Questions are due June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST. No contract term is specified. No set-asides or eligibility restrictions apply.