Galveston County Countywide Vending Services RFP #26-090 (2026)
Galveston CountyCounty · Galveston, TX- Due
- May 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Frank Rodriguez
- (409) 770-5372
The 30-second brief
Galveston County seeks a service provider to furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies to provide vending machine services for various locations throughout Galveston County, Texas. The scope includes cold beverage machines, snack machines, hot beverage machines, energy drinks, and food/meal options across island and mainland county facilities such as the Moody Courthouse, Justice Center Courts, County Jail, and annexes. The contract includes an initial three-year term with potential options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize professional capacity, proposed cost, previous work experience, quality of proposal, and litigation history.
Category 1 - Professional capacity to undertake the Scope of Work (35%), Category 2 - Proposed Cost (30%), Category 3 - Previous work experience and performance with Galveston County and/or similar organizations (20%), Category 4 - Quality of proposal, inclusive of all requirements outlined within this RFP (10%), Category 5 - Litigation History (5%)
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Summary
Galveston County seeks a service provider to furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies to provide vending machine services for various locations throughout Galveston County, Texas.
The scope includes cold beverage machines, snack machines, hot beverage machines, energy drinks, and food/meal options across island and mainland county facilities such as the Moody Courthouse, Justice Center Courts, County Jail, and annexes. The contract includes an initial three-year term with potential options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize professional capacity, proposed cost, previous work experience, quality of proposal, and litigation history.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Category 1 - Professional capacity to undertake the Scope of Work (35%), Category 2 - Proposed Cost (30%), Category 3 - Previous work experience and performance with Galveston County and/or similar organizations (20%), Category 4 - Quality of proposal, inclusive of all requirements outlined within this RFP (10%), Category 5 - Litigation History (5%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Required Documents Checklist
- Addenda Acknowledgement
- Vendor Qualification Packet (Attachment A)
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Other Ineligibility (Attachment B)
- Certification Regarding Lobbying (Attachment C)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment D)
- Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel (Attachment E)
- Prohibition on Contracts with Certain Companies (Attachment F)
- Information for Notice (Attachment G)
- References (Attachment H)
- Proposal Response Form 1
- Proposal Response Form 2
- Bid Proposal
- Submit to
- https://galvestoncountyvtx.bonfirehub.com/
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Galveston County, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Galveston County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 27, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://galvestoncountyvtx.bonfirehub.com/. For questions, contact Frank Rodriguez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Galveston County in TX, 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 Frank Rodriguez at (409) 770-5372. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Category 1 - Professional capacity to undertake the Scope of Work (35%), Category 2 - Proposed Cost (30%), Category 3 - Previous work experience and performance with Galveston County and/or similar or..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Galveston County?
All active and historical solicitations from Galveston County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Galveston County 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: Required Documents Checklist, Addenda Acknowledgement, Vendor Qualification Packet (Attachment A), Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Ineligibility (Attachment B), Certification. Review the full document from Galveston County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Galveston County, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
