North East Independent School District - District Wide Snack Vending Service - 18-26 Addendum 5 (2026)
North East Independent School DistrictSchool · San Antonio, TX- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
North East Independent School District (NEISD) is soliciting proposal responses for a District Wide Snack Vending Service across approximately 67 district locations and 7-10 satellite locations in San Antonio, Texas. The scope of work involves providing full-service snack vending machines, maintaining stocks of compliant items that meet USDA nutrition standards (calorie limits, whole grain, first ingredient fruit/vegetable/dairy/protein), conducting maintenance within 24 hours, and managing monthly commissions. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with questions due by September 24, 2026. The contract initial term is three years with two additional one-year renewal options. Required certifications include criminal history background checks, W-9, and HB 1295 disclosures.
Purchase price (20 points), the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor’s goods and services (5 points), the quality of the vendor’s goods or services (20 points), the extent to which the goods or services meet the District’s needs (5 points), the vendor’s past relationship with the District (5 points), total long-term cost to the District (20 points), principal place of business or number of employees in Texas (5 points), other relevant factor specifically listed (20 points)
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Summary
North East Independent School District (NEISD) is soliciting proposal responses for a District Wide Snack Vending Service across approximately 67 district locations and 7-10 satellite locations in San Antonio, Texas.
The scope of work involves providing full-service snack vending machines, maintaining stocks of compliant items that meet USDA nutrition standards (calorie limits, whole grain, first ingredient fruit/vegetable/dairy/protein), conducting maintenance within 24 hours, and managing monthly commissions. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with questions due by September 24, 2026. The contract initial term is three years with two additional one-year renewal options. Required certifications include criminal history background checks, W-9, and HB 1295 disclosures.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Purchase price (20 points), the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor’s goods and services (5 points), the quality of the vendor’s goods or services (20 points), the extent to which the goods or services meet the District’s needs (5 points), the vendor’s past relationship with the District (5 points), total long-term cost to the District (20 points), principal place of business or number of employees in Texas (5 points), other relevant factor specifically listed (20 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Completed Proof of Insurance
- HB 1295- Certificate of Interested Parties
- Completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ)
- Completed Hold Harmless Agreement
- Completed Contractor Fingerprinting Packet
- Vending Machine Physical Specifications
- Snack Product Listing and Nutrition Labels
- Monthly Vending Activity Report
- Renumeration Schedule
- Incentives
- Completed Vendor Inquiry
- Completed W-9
- Submit to
- https://neisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=354&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- San Antonio, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from North East Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://neisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=354&SourceType=1.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including North East Independent School District 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.
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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: "Purchase price (20 points), the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor’s goods and services (5 points), the quality of the vendor’s goods or services (20 points), the extent to which the goods or..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Completed Proof of Insurance, HB 1295- Certificate of Interested Parties, Completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ), Completed Hold Harmless Agreement, Completed Contractor Fingerprinting Pac. Review the full document from North East Independent School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Antonio, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.