Food Service and Vending Services
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TIMELINE
Request for Proposal Issued: May 4th, 2026
Optional Bidders’ Conference: May 11th, 2026
Deadline for questions: May 14th, 2026
Deadline for Bristol to answer questions: May 21st, 2026
RFP closing date: May 28th, 2026
Proposal Review Process: May 29th, 2026 – June 5th, 2026
College awards bid: June 8th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
Bristol Community College
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DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Fall River, Massachusetts is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food service and vending services. The selected vendor will be responsible for coordinating the installation, placement, and relocation of vending machines, ensuring all machines are stocked with approved products, and maintaining the equipment in good working order, including performing timely repairs.
Additional responsibilities include monitoring sales, inventory levels, and machine performance; enabling cashless and accessible payment options; and providing regular reporting to the College. The vendor must ensure full compliance with all relevant health, safety, and accessibility requirements and prioritize a positive customer experience. The contract will be for a one-year period, with mandatory question and pre-bid meeting deadlines specified prior to bid submission.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.