Vending Machine Services for Escambia County Governmental Buildings

Escambia County is seeking a vendor to provide vending services for snacks and beverages across all its governmental buildings, with the contract term lasting 36 months and potential for two 12-month renewals, extending the total duration to 60 months, plus an optional six-month extension if needed for interim performance. The solicitation, numbered PD 25-26.091, was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by August 25, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal. Proposals will be evaluated equally on five factors: response time, cost of items, commission rate, selection of vending machines and products, and previous experience in vending services, with award based on the highest overall score from a trade-off process, not on lowest price. Vendors must submit a comprehensive package including a W-9 form, Certificate of Authority from Florida SunBiz, E-Verify certification, Sworn Statement on Entity Crimes, Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Form, and proof of insurance coverage including at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate in general liability, with Escambia County named as an additional insured by insurers rated Class VIII or higher by AM Best. All products must be new, current-standard production items with valid expiration dates, properly labeled with portion size, ingredients, and nutritional information, and must comply with OSHA, ADA, and EEO regulations. The vendor is responsible for all delivery, packaging, and shipping costs to any location within Escambia County, Florida, assuming full liability until acceptance occurs at the point of delivery. The county retains the right to reject non-conforming items, conduct quality testing, and terminate for default, with the vendor liable for re-procurement costs and required to indemnify the county against claims involving bodily injury, property damage, or intellectual property infringement. All submissions are subject to Florida’s Public Records Act, with no confidentiality protections, and the vendor must use E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors. Payment follows Florida’s Local Government Prompt Payment Act, with commission fees due within ten days after each monthly cycle, and no federal accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems are specified.