City of Boston - BCYF Vending Machines - ev00016902 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- Naida I Faria · (617) 961-6939
- Scope Location
- Boston, MA
- Submission Address
- [email protected]
SUMMARY
The Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) is seeking a qualified vendor to install, operate, and maintain food and beverage vending machines throughout BCYF's network of community centers in Boston, MA. The awarded vendor will work closely with BCYF's Operations team and other key City stakeholders to ensure these machines are well-maintained and that all products comply with the City's healthy food and beverage standards. This RFP results in a revenue contract, where the vendor operates vending machines on City property in exchange for a share of gross sales, with no direct compensation from the City. The submission deadline is October 13, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Revenue
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