RFP 7019 Vending Non-Beverage

This contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Aztec Shops Ltd., a non-profit corporation that provides commercial services to San Diego State University (SDSU). The RFP seeks competitive sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide snack vending services throughout the SDSU campus. The scope includes providing snack vending machines and products, maintaining the equipment, restocking, and collecting revenue. Aztec Shops has a Pouring Rights Agreement with Pepsi that covers all beverage vending, so this RFP will not include beverage vending services. The contract term is five (5) years from August 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, with two (2) optional two-year renewal terms. Aztec Shops will award the contract to the proposer whose proposal best meets their needs, and they have historically received a minimum of around 40% or above of gross sales less sales tax and CRV as compensation. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2024, and proposals are due by 5:00 pm PDT on June 19, 2024.

The RFP includes small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences that will be applied to the scoring. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor listed. The RFP indicates that Aztec Shops is seeking a qualified firm to provide the specified snack vending services, and the potential award value is not explicitly stated, but the successful proposer must provide a percentage profit share with a guaranteed minimum amount of at least $18,000 per year.