To Furnish, Install, Operate, Monitor, Maintain, and Service Vending Machines at Various Essex County Locations

The County of Essex is seeking a vendor to provide a full‑service vending solution—including furnishing, installing, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and servicing vending machines at multiple county locations—for a two‑year period starting December 1 2026. The contract includes all aspects of machine lifecycle management and the potential for a one‑time extension. • Scope covers acquisition, placement, stocking, routine maintenance, and remote monitoring of vending units across various county facilities. • Performance period runs from 12/01/2026 to 11/30/2028, with an optional 24‑month extension subject to Board approval. • Vendor must meet the County’s specifications outlined in the attached PDF (boiler plate and specs) and comply with all applicable New Jersey procurement regulations. • Submission deadline is 10/06/2026 at 11:00 am; no pre‑bid conference or mandatory site visit is indicated. • The contract is expected to generate revenue for the County, implying a fee‑for‑service arrangement rather than a grant or subsidy.