Gallatin County C.U.S.D. #7 Beverage Vendor RFP #2026-2027
Gallatin CUSD 7School · Junction, IL- Due
- Feb 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dr. Judy Kaegi
- (618) 272-3821
The 30-second brief
Gallatin County C.U.S.D. #7 is seeking bids from vendors to provide beverages to the school for the 2026-2027 school year. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing and maintaining vending/cooling equipment. Pricing is a significant factor, but not the sole determinant. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Beverages and vending/cooling equipment. Deliveries to be made at least once a week when school is in session.
Price is a very important factor, but will be only one of the items considered. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to not obligate itself to accept the lowest bid, waive any informalities and to select the vendor and combination of equipment which will best suit the needs of the District.
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Summary
Gallatin County C.U.S.D. #7 is seeking bids from vendors to provide beverages to the school for the 2026-2027 school year.
The selected vendor will be responsible for providing and maintaining vending/cooling equipment. Pricing is a significant factor, but not the sole determinant. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price is a very important factor, but will be only one of the items considered. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to not obligate itself to accept the lowest bid, waive any informalities and to select the vendor and combination of equipment which will best suit the needs of the District.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Beverages and vending/cooling equipment. Deliveries to be made at least once a week when school is in session.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attached form for bids
- Submit to
- Gallatin Co. C.U.S.D. #7, Attn: Dr. Judy Kaegi, 5175 Highway 13, Junction, Illinois
- Reported agency
- Gallatin County C.U.S.D. #7
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gallatin CUSD 7?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 13, 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: Gallatin Co. C.U.S.D. #7, Attn: Dr. Judy Kaegi, 5175 Highway 13, Junction, Illinois. For questions, contact Dr. Judy Kaegi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gallatin CUSD 7 in IL, 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 Dr. Judy Kaegi at (618) 272-3821. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Beverages and vending/cooling equipment. Deliveries to be made at least once a week when school is in session.. 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: "Price is a very important factor, but will be only one of the items considered. The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to not obligate itself to accept the lowest bid, waive..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Gallatin CUSD 7?
All active and historical solicitations from Gallatin CUSD 7 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Gallatin CUSD 7 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Attached form for bids. Review the full document from Gallatin CUSD 7 for the complete list.