Full Service Vending Management for the Department of Corrections

The Iowa Department of Corrections seeks a single vendor to provide full‑service vending management across nine correctional facilities. The contract covers installation, stocking, maintenance, repair, sanitation, and overall vending operations for visitors, offenders, and staff, including provision of all labor, equipment, transportation, and administrative support. The contractor must manage 211 vending machines, integrate Microtronic card readers, provide ENERGY STAR‑qualified units, and supply microwaves for 39 break‑rooms. Service includes a detailed fill‑day schedule, bi‑annual preventive maintenance, and a 24‑hour response window for outages. The base contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 with up to five one‑year extensions at the agency’s discretion. An administrative fee of 1 % on all sales is required, and quarterly sales reports must be submitted. • Manage installation, stocking, and ongoing maintenance of ~211 vending machines at nine prisons. • Provide ENERGY STAR‑qualified machines, Microtronic card‑reader integration, and microwaves for 39 break‑rooms. • Deliver 24‑hour response to equipment issues, bi‑annual preventive maintenance, and quarterly sales reporting, with a 1 % administrative fee on all sales.