Vending Services

Stanly Community College (SCC) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive vending services contract covering beverages and snacks across multiple campus locations in North Carolina. The Request for Proposal (RFP #883-03032025) seeks a qualified vendor to furnish, install, and maintain vending machines in eight different buildings, including Patterson Building, Webb Student Center, Eddins Building, Whitley Technology Center, Morton-Moffit Cosmetology, Snyder Building, AMIT, BLET Building, and Crutchfield Building, with potential expansion to a new Trades Building. Proposals are due March 17, 2025, by 10:00 a.m. ET, with an anticipated contract award in April 2025. The initial contract term is three years, commencing July 1, 2025, with equipment installation required by August 4, 2025. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the vendor's technical approach, project organization, and vending commission rates. The selected vendor must provide a minimum of one refill visit per week, handle all equipment maintenance, repairs, and refunds, and pay SCC a commission based on vending machine sales, with monthly commissions due by the 15th of each month.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract excludes the on-campus cafeteria hot food service provider, bookstore, and cafe from vending restrictions. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the vendor will be required to pay commissions to SCC, with a 5% late filing penalty for delayed monthly submissions. The State reserves the right to extend the contract after the initial three-year term. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing vending infrastructure, suggesting this may be a new or rebid contract opportunity. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide their own vending machines, stock, and maintenance equipment, with the ability to service multiple campus locations efficiently and maintain a diverse and appealing product selection.