The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking vendors to provide vending machine service repairs and preventative maintenance services for Commonwealth-owned vending machines located throughout the state. The contract will be for a term of two years with the option for up to three one-year renewals. The selected vendors will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, labor, materials, services, skills, supervision, insurance, and equipment to manage and conduct the provision of services under this contract. The vendors will be required to provide an all-inclusive rate for service calls and administrative service repairs, and they will be reimbursed for parts and labor at cost plus 10 percent. The vendors will also be required to provide preventative maintenance services, which will include inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of vending machines. Some key points to consider are:
• The contract is a multi-award contract, and all responsible and responsive bidders will receive a contract.
• The vendors will be required to provide services in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of the Commonwealth.
• The vendors will be responsible for any damages to equipment, buildings, or facilities caused by their employees.
• The vendors will be required to maintain liability insurance, worker eligibility, and compliance with PA state contractor licensing.
• The vendors will be required to provide documentation to confirm that they have the technical staff with proper knowledge and skill and experience.
The key requirements for this project include:
• Providing vending machine service repairs and preventative maintenance services
• Providing all necessary facilities, labor, materials, services, skills, supervision, insurance, and equipment
• Maintaining liability insurance, worker eligibility, and compliance with PA state contractor licensing
• Providing documentation to confirm that they have the technical staff with proper knowledge and skill and experience
• Adhering to all security requirements, safety policies, and parking requirements of the DLI