Vending machine space available for lease by the state of california

The California Department of General Services and the California Highway Patrol are soliciting proposals from qualified vending operators to install, operate, stock, and maintain snack and beverage vending machines at the CHP Solano Area Office in Fairfield, Solano County, with proposals due January 11, 2027 by 3:00 p.m. postmark. The source states no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor requirement.

The scope covers two machine locations: an office hallway position with a maximum footprint of 13.5 square feet and a breakroom position with a maximum footprint of 15 square feet. The hallway location serves approximately 400-500 daily pedestrians. The awardee furnishes all equipment, supplies, stocking, maintenance, and repair services, and obtains all required licenses, permits, and approvals. Required deliverables include cashless payment capability, customer service and refunds, and compliance with CHP security requirements.

The five-year lease term begins on execution of the lease agreement. The successful proposer bears all project costs, including lease preparation. The State makes no representation or guarantee regarding sales volume, customer count, or revenue, and it reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to cancel or reissue the solicitation at any time.

Proposals must include the company's legal name, a cover letter describing vending experience, three references from current or former vending locations, proof of financial capability, equipment descriptions with manufacturer and model information, proof of insurance, and a copy of the current Statement of Information from the California Secretary of State.

The timeline runs as follows: the advertisement period closes December 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., proposal review and evaluation take place January 18-22, 2027, and the successful proposer is notified by January 27, 2027.