Paramount Unified School District Exclusive Vending Services RFP # 2-26-27
Paramount UnifiedSchool · Paramount, CA- Due
- Aug 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Purchasing
- (562) 602-8098
The 30-second brief
Paramount Unified School District is seeking proposals for exclusive food and beverage vending services at school and administrative sites. The contract includes installation, stocking, and maintenance for an initial two-year term.
Vending machines, Healthy food and beverage products, Inventory tracking reports, Nutritional information, Licenses, Insurance
Detailed requirements, specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms in complete RFP
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Summary
Paramount Unified School District is seeking proposals for exclusive food and beverage vending services at school and administrative sites. The contract includes installation, stocking, and maintenance for an initial two-year term.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Detailed requirements
- Specifications
- Evaluation criteria
- Contract terms in complete RFP
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Vending machines
- Healthy food and beverage products
- Inventory tracking reports
- Nutritional information
- Licenses
- Insurance
- Submit to
- 8555 Flower Street, Paramount, California, 90723
- Scope location
- Paramount, California
- Reported agency
- Paramount Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Paramount Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 8555 Flower Street, Paramount, California, 90723. For questions, contact Purchasing.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Paramount Unified in CA, 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 Purchasing at (562) 602-8098. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Vending machines, Healthy food and beverage products, Inventory tracking reports, Nutritional information, Licenses, Insurance. 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: "Detailed requirements, specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms in complete RFP" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Paramount Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Paramount Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Paramount Unified 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 2 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. Review the full document from Paramount Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paramount, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.