Vending Services and Pouring Rights for Langston University

The Oklahoma A&M System, specifically Langston University, is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for vending services and pouring rights, identified by solicitation number OSUA&M-RFP-001675-2025. The procurement seeks an experienced beverage services provider to supply bottled water, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and sports drinks to students, faculty, and staff across the university campus. The RFP was released on January 23, 2025, with a closing date of February 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, utilizing a "best value" evaluation method to establish state-of-the-art products, equipment, services, and accountability practices. Commodity codes for this procurement include vending machines (48110000) and food, beverage, and tobacco products (50000000). The primary procurement contact is Marlene Tornakian, reachable at marlene.tornakian@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-6657, with bidders required to review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions and complete a non-collusion certificate as prerequisites for entering the bid process.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are structured at 0% 30, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages was ultimately awarded the contract, suggesting potential competitive interest from major beverage distributors. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears focused on establishing a comprehensive beverage service contract for the university. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Muskogee County and Tamaha Town in Oklahoma, with the primary implementation site being Langston University. Bidders were expected to demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive beverage services, including product variety, equipment provision, and ongoing service support to meet the university's diverse beverage needs.