Vending Machine Services for Poplar Bluff Community Supervision Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for vending machine services at the Poplar Bluff Community Supervision Center. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing, stocking, and maintaining vending machines and change machines. All equipment must be in new or first-class condition, NSF approved, and beverage machines must be Energy Star rated or include an energy conservation device. Machines are required to accept bills, coins, and credit or debit cards. Products must be fresh, retail quality, and individually packaged, with a strict prohibition on glass containers and metal pop-tops. Maintenance personnel must be available to perform repairs within one working day. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and reliable vendor offering the highest commission rate as a percentage of gross sales. This commission is split, with 60% payable to the Canteen Fund and 40% to the PBCSC Personnel Club, submitted monthly by the 15th. Evaluation factors include a review of the vendor's past performance over the last three years, a minimum of twelve consecutive months of similar experience, and documented familiarity with the facility. Preference is given to Missouri-based firms and certified Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. All bids must be submitted electronically via the MissouriBUYS system by the December 3, 2026 deadline.