Vending Machine Services

The College of The Albemarle in North Carolina is seeking qualified and experienced vendors to provide and service beverage and snack vending machines at four of its campus locations - Dare County, Edenton-Chowan, Elizabeth City, and Currituck. The contract term will be for three years, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Vendors must provide a variety of beverage and snack options, including healthy options, and maintain and service the vending machines. The proposal evaluation criteria include value to students and employees, commissions paid to the College, vendor qualifications and experience, and additional financial support such as scholarships or cash contributions to the College's Educational Foundation. Vendors must submit proposals by September 9, 2024, and a non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2024.

The College is looking for the awarded vendor to be its exclusive provider of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and snacks, with the opportunity to provide additional financial support to the institution. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the RFP. The College has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value for this contract.