Districtwide Vending Machine Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Advertising Dates: August 18th, 2026 and August 25th, 2026
Informational Meetings: September 3rd, 2026 and September 8th, 2026
Questions Due: August 28th, 2026
District Response to Questions: September 2nd, 2026
Proposals Due: September 11th, 2026
Estimated Board Approval: November 3rd, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
San Diego Unified School District
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in San Diego, California is seeking a vendor to provide districtwide vending machine services. The program is intended to offer employees and visitors reliable, convenient access to snacks, beverages, and other products while maintaining high equipment uptime, strong product availability, healthy and inclusive choices, transparent financial reporting, and a fair commission structure for the District.
The selected vendor will supply and install new or manufacturer-refurbished vending machines that meet applicable energy-efficiency standards, including Energy Star where applicable. Proposals must include the estimated monthly electricity cost to operate the machines so the District can evaluate the operating cost of the vending program.
The vendor will also be responsible for stocking and merchandising. The initial product plan should include core items such as chips, candy, cookies, nuts, bottled water, sodas, and juices, along with healthy options such as low-sugar, low-sodium, high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan products, as requested by school staff. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by San Diego Unified School District. The work is located in San Diego, California, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Established vending machine operator with districtwide or multi-site service experience
- Proven capabilities in equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and route servicing
- Experience supplying diverse, healthy, inclusive, and school-appropriate product selections
- Ability to provide transparent sales, commission, and operating-cost reporting
- Capability to supply energy-efficient new or refurbished vending equipment
- Local or regional service presence in the San Diego, California area
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