City of North Augusta - City-Wide Beverage Products & Vending Services RFP - 2026-05-Parks and Rec
City of North Augusta cityCity · North Augusta, SC- Due
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Rick Meyer
- (803) 441-4300
The 30-second brief
The City of North Augusta, South Carolina, through its Parks & Recreation Department, is soliciting proposals for a coordinated city-wide beverage program consisting of full-service beverage vending machines, beverage products for concession resale, and beverage products for meetings, conference rooms, employee use, and city events. The selected vendor will serve as the city's exclusive provider for beverage vending and concession operations. Key requirements include soda, bottled water, and sports drinks with cashless payment capability, equipment maintenance, cooling equipment, wholesale pricing, and a vending revenue-sharing commission rate. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Full-service beverage vending machines, Beverage products for concession resale, Beverage products for City-use (meetings, Conference rooms, Employee use, City events), Cooling equipment, Vending revenue-sharing/commission proposal, Wholesale beverage pricing, Product donations and promotional support
Completeness and responsiveness of the proposal, Quality and variety of beverage products offered, Wholesale product pricing and proposed vending retail pricing, Vending revenue-sharing/commission proposal, Product donations and promotional support offered to the City, Vending equipment, payment technology, cooling equipment, and other equipment offered, Service, stocking, maintenance, delivery, and customer-service approach, Experience, qualifications, and references, Overall ability to provide consistent City-wide service
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Summary
The City of North Augusta, South Carolina, through its Parks & Recreation Department, is soliciting proposals for a coordinated city-wide beverage program consisting of full-service beverage vending machines, beverage products for concession resale, and beverage products for meetings, conference rooms, employee use, and city events.
The selected vendor will serve as the city's exclusive provider for beverage vending and concession operations. Key requirements include soda, bottled water, and sports drinks with cashless payment capability, equipment maintenance, cooling equipment, wholesale pricing, and a vending revenue-sharing commission rate. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
18- Completeness and responsiveness of the proposal
- Quality and variety of beverage products offered
- Wholesale product pricing and proposed vending retail pricing
- Vending revenue-sharing/commission proposal
- Product donations and promotional support offered to the City
- Vending equipment
- Payment technology
- Cooling equipment
- Other equipment offered
- Service
- Stocking
- Maintenance
- Delivery
- Customer-service approach
- Experience
- Qualifications
- References
- Overall ability to provide consistent City-wide service
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Full-service beverage vending machines, Beverage products for concession resale, Beverage products for City-use (meetings, Conference rooms, Employee use, City events), Cooling equipment, Vending revenue-sharing/commission proposal, Wholesale beverage pricing, Product donations and promotional support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Company Information
- Service Plan
- Equipment Plan
- Product Proposal
- Financial Proposal
- References
- Licensing and Insurance
- Product Information
- Product Donations and Promotional Support
- Letter of Transmittal
- Proposal Form
- Vending and Cooling Equipment Schedule
- Reference Form
- Acknowledgment of Addenda
- Proposer Certification
- Submit to
- City of North Augusta, Attn: Rick Meyer, Parks & Recreation Department, 100 Riverview Park Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- North Augusta, SC
- Reported agency
- City of North Augusta
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of North Augusta city?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of North Augusta, Attn: Rick Meyer, Parks & Recreation Department, 100 Riverview Park Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841. For questions, contact Rick Meyer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of North Augusta city in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rick Meyer at (803) 441-4300. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Full-service beverage vending machines, Beverage products for concession resale, Beverage products for City-use (meetings, Conference rooms, Employee use, City events), Cooling equipment, Vending revenue-sharing/commission proposal, Wholesale beverage pricing, Product donations and promotional suppo. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Completeness and responsiveness of the proposal, Quality and variety of beverage products offered, Wholesale product pricing and proposed vending retail pricing, Vending revenue-sharing/commission pro..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of North Augusta city?
All active and historical solicitations from City of North Augusta city are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of North Augusta city regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Company Information, Service Plan, Equipment Plan, Product Proposal, Financial Proposal, References, Licensing and Insurance, Product Information, Product Donations and Promotional Support, Letter of. Review the full document from City of North Augusta city for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: North Augusta, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.