When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 30, 2026.

It was issued by McNeese State University. The work is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced operator of food vending machines. Ability to provide machines supporting cashless payments. History of supplying healthy snack options. Capability to service government or institutional clients in Louisiana. Adequate fleet and logistics to support local machine placement and maintenance.

Food Vending Machine Operations Services (Due June 30, 2026)

RFP for a one-year contract to place and operate food vending machines with healthy snack options and cashless payment support in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Must sign and return the bid form titled Standard Terms and Conditions to Bidders
Must sign and return the Conditions and Specifications Food Vending Machine Operations for McNeese State University
Must provide a certificate of liability insurance prior to working on campus
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000
Must maintain workman's compensation insurance as required by the State of Louisiana
Must ensure all vending machine selection buttons, card slots, and change slots are a maximum of 48 inches off the floor to comply with ADA guidelines
Must service and maintain machines at least once a month
Must obtain all required State, Parish, and City licenses and fees
Must have machines operating within 30 days of award or by July 1st, 2026, whichever is later

Bid response due: June 30th, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Contract period: July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2029.

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The government authority located in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a vendor to provide food vending machine operations services. The selected vendor will be responsible for placing and operating various food vending machines on agency property, with the exclusion of tobacco, soft drink, and non-packaged candy and gum ball machines.

Vending solutions must support both credit/debit card and cash payment options. Provided products should include a variety of snack items, with a requirement to offer healthy choices among the available options. The initial contract period is set for one year.

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