When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Athens State University. The work is located in Athens, Alabama, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Vending services provider with experience serving public-sector or institutional facilities. Ability to supply and maintain modern snack and beverage vending machines. Capability to support cashless card payments as well as cash transactions. Local or regional service presence in Alabama for restocking and maintenance. Experience managing multi-building vending routes under annual service contracts.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Athens, Alabama, United StatesPosted: July 9th, 2026Deadline: July 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to provide and service snack and drink vending machines at multiple buildings in Athens, Alabama. Machines must be modern and accept both card and cash payments under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide vending machines of modern design with card and cash payment capability
Must check vending machines weekly for restocking
Must maintain items at an acceptable level of freshness and monitor expiration dates
Must provide monthly sales reports to the Business Office
Must submit Athens State University Vendor Form W-9
Must submit Alabama Immigration Law Certificate of Compliance
Must submit E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding
Must be registered to collect and remit Alabama state and local sales, use, and lease taxes
Must provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid Opening: July 22nd, 2026, 2:00 PM

Contract Term: August 1st, 2026 through July 31st, 2027

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Athens State University

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Athens, Alabama is seeking a vendor to provide vending services. The scope includes furnishing and servicing drink and snack vending machines at multiple campus or facility buildings, with one machine location required per listed building.

Required service locations include Sandridge Student Center, Founders Hall, Classroom Building, Waters Hall, Carter Gymnasium, McCain Hall, Chasteen Hall on Clinton Street, the AMSTI Building on Highway 31, the Facilities Building, and Kares Library. Carter Gymnasium is currently under construction and is expected to be in service during a potential contract renewal period.

The selected vendor must supply modern vending machines capable of accepting both card and cash payments. The contract term is one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Athens State University. The work is located in Athens, Alabama, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Vending services provider with experience serving public-sector or institutional facilities
Ability to supply and maintain modern snack and beverage vending machines
Capability to support cashless card payments as well as cash transactions
Local or regional service presence in Alabama for restocking and maintenance
Experience managing multi-building vending routes under annual service contracts

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