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Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking a vending services contractor for eight campus locations across South Carolina, including Abbeville County. The State Fiscal Accountability Authority-Division of Procurement Services is managing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for approximately 20 beverage vending machines, 17 food/snack vending machines, and 2 commercial-grade Keurig coffee brewers. The contractor must provide "like new" machines less than three years old that accept multiple payment methods including cash, coin, debit/credit, and mobile payments. Bidders will be evaluated primarily on the highest percent commission rate, with an optional site visit requirement completed by 10/02/2025. The solicitation requires vendors to stock machines with nationally recognized brand products from an approved list detailed in Exhibit C, which includes brands from Hershey, Mars, Frito Lay, Pepperidge Farm, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. Bid submissions are due online by 10/27/2025 at 11:00 AM (ET), with vendor questions accepted until 10/03/2025. The anticipated contract term spans from 11/14/2025 to 11/13/2030, consisting of an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewals.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the solicitation, the contract presents significant revenue potential for the selected vendor. The estimated annual gross sales are approximately $96,000, with a potential 30% commission rate generating $28,800 annually and potentially $144,000 over the full contract period. The vending locations span multiple campuses including Greenwood, Abbeville, Edgefield, Laurens (Main and Center for Automated Manufacturing), McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda. Vendors must maintain machines in clean, sanitary conditions and adhere to a specified delivery schedule for restocking. The contract allows for potential future expansion as new campus buildings are constructed, offering additional revenue opportunities. Exhibit D provides historical sales data showing total gross sales of $95,203.58 across various accounting periods from 12/26/2024 to 7/31/2025, which could help potential bidders understand the market performance and sales trends. The solicitation suggests the college seeks to enhance current vending services while maintaining economic sustainability for both the institution and the selected vendor.