When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 22, 2026.

It was issued by Ohio University. The work is located in St. Clairsville, Ohio, United States; Ironton, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Vending services provider with campus or institutional experience. Company able to furnish, install, and maintain vending equipment. Supplier with food, snack, and beverage distribution capabilities. Vendor experienced in offering healthy vending options. Firm with regional service capacity in Ohio or nearby areas.

Campuses Vending Management Service (Due July 31, 2026)

A government authority in Athens, Ohio is seeking a vendor to manage campus vending services, including food, snacks, and beverages. The contractor will furnish, install, stock, operate, and maintain vending machines with healthy options.

Must provide and install new, energy-efficient, ADA-compliant vending equipment
Must provide a detailed list of infrastructure requirements for equipment functionality
Must maintain a minimum aggregate fill rate of 97%
Must respond to service calls within four business hours
Must perform mechanical service and repair within 24 to 48 hours
Must perform annual preventive maintenance
Must provide evidence of criminal and motor vehicle background checks for employees
Must ensure all personnel handling cash are bonded
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain business auto liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
Must maintain professional/cyber liability insurance of at least $1,000,000
Must maintain crime coverage of at least $1,000,000
Must maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Ohio law
Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding food handling and storage
Must not be subject to an unresolved finding for recovery under Ohio Revised Code Section 9.24

Questions due by July 22nd, 2026.

Response deadline is July 31st, 2026.

Project start date is August 24th, 2026.

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A government authority in Athens, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide campuses vending management services. The selected contractor will supply food, snacks, and beverages for purchase through vending operations serving campus locations.

The vendor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, operating, stocking, and maintaining automatic vending equipment used to dispense food and beverage products. The service is expected to include healthy product options as part of the vending offerings.

Questions related to the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 22, 2026.

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