Vending Machine Service For Schools
Lexington School District 1School · Lexington, SC- Due
- Oct 24, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Melissa Saul
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Lexington County School District One is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a Beverage and Snack Vending Program across its facilities, including 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools, and administrative buildings. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, maintaining, and restocking vending machines with products that comply with Smart Snack Guidelines and the District's healthy beverage policy. Elementary schools are restricted to staff lounge vending only. The contract is for an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options, for a maximum life of five years. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 8, 2025, and proposals are due by October 24, 2025. Evaluation criteria include price (50 points), other benefits (25 points), technical proposal (15 points), and qualifications (10 points).
Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Redacted Copy, USB containing PDF version
Price, Other Benefits, Technical Proposal, Qualifications
SUMMARY
Lexington County School District One is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a Beverage and Snack Vending Program across its facilities, including 18 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools, and administrative buildings.
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, maintaining, and restocking vending machines with products that comply with Smart Snack Guidelines and the District's healthy beverage policy. Elementary schools are restricted to staff lounge vending only. The contract is for an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options, for a maximum life of five years. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 8, 2025, and proposals are due by October 24, 2025. Evaluation criteria include price (50 points), other benefits (25 points), technical proposal (15 points), and qualifications (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price
- Other Benefits
- Technical Proposal
- Qualifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Technical Proposal
- Price Proposal
- Redacted Copy
- USB containing PDF version
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Cover Page
- Page Two
- Minority Participation Affidavit
- Offeror's Checklist
- Submit to
- 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Lexington, SC
- Reported agency
- Lexington County School District One
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lexington School District 1?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 24, 2025. 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: 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072. For questions, contact Melissa Saul.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lexington School District 1 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 Melissa Saul. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Redacted Copy, USB containing PDF version. 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, Other Benefits, Technical Proposal, Qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lexington School District 1?
All active and historical solicitations from Lexington School District 1 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lexington School District 1 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 1 year. 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: Cover Page, Page Two, Minority Participation Affidavit, Offeror's Checklist. Review the full document from Lexington School District 1 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lexington, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.