UNC Chapel Hill Campus Snack Vending RFP

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a vendor to provide snack and autonomous vending machine services throughout its campus located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the University's requirements for approximately 95 current snack vending machine locations and the potential for autonomous smart vending micro markets and hot food vending services. The successful vendor will have exclusive rights to provide these services, excluding certain locations such as athletics, golf course, and medical facilities. Vendors must submit proposals by May 15, 2024, and the University intends to award a 7-year contract with three 1-year renewal options. The RFP provides details on pricing, commissions, and annual funding the University expects the vendor to provide, in addition to requirements around inventory management, equipment, reporting, and customer service.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The University has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFP does not provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the RFP does not specify a budget range, the successful vendor will be granted exclusive rights to provide snack and autonomous vending machine services throughout the UNC Chapel Hill campus.