Vending Machine Services

The City of Takoma Park is seeking proposals from vending machine companies to provide Vending Machine Services for the City of Takoma Park and its facilities. The contractor will be responsible for installing and managing vending machines at various City of Takoma Park locations and facilities. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to operate a vending machine business at optimum professional and food safety standards and to provide high quality products at all times. Contractor shall ensure that machines are in good operating condition at all times, which includes maintenance, servicing, temperature monitoring and the replenishment of items dispensed by the machines. Contractor will install the follow types of vending machines: o Snack (non-perishable) o Drink (Bottle or Can) Contractor will provide a machine implementation schedule to be operational on 08/08/2022 at all locations. Contractor will provide specifications for operational temperatures for each machine and submit their temperature control audit reports on machines to be used in this contract. Contractor will submit a replenishment schedule in parallel with their pricing proposal. Contractor may propose new, innovative vending ideas to the City of Takoma Park for placement at City locations. Contractors’ equipment must be energy efficient machinery –“Energy Star” equivalent or equipped with an energy miser. Contractors’ equipment must be suitable to operate with the existing physical plant, layout, utility and outlet locations to avoid blowout of utilities. Contractor shall install equipment at the locations on the attached list within five (5) days of the effective date of the contract. Eighty (80) percent or higher of the machines shall be capable of handling $1.00 bills (validator/ bill accepter). Contractor may change (with prior approval from the City) the type of machines in each location as long as the selection of product meets or exceeds existing offerings listed below. Inability to supply new machines as requested shall be considered breach of contract and grounds for termination. The Contractor warrants and represents that the equipment, when delivered, shall meet or exceed all applicable standards and requirements of the Maryland Occupational Safety & Health Act and Maryland Retail Food Code. All equipment to be supplied with a three-wire grounded power cord and wired with approved plugs. Machine malfunctions: Contractor shall provide machine maintenance and repair service between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:0