Food Based Vending Machine Services

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 29th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government in Albuquerque, NM seeks a provider for modern food vending machines in schools, including special access controls and restocking requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have APS fingerprint background clearance for all delivery personnel
Must comply with USDA Smart Snacks in Schools Guidelines
Must provide state-of-the-art vending machines with credit/debit card capability
Must maintain insurance coverage including general liability, professional liability, and worker's compensation
Must provide monthly commission reports and payments
Must be able to provide full-service vending including restocking and maintenance
Must not place vending machines in elementary school student-accessible areas
Must install timers on middle school vending machines to restrict access until after the last lunch period
Must not sell beverages in vending machines due to existing sole source agreement with PepsiCo

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: April 3rd, 2026

Deadline for Questions: April 14th, 2026

RFP Due Date: April 29th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 14th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Albuquerque Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a vendor to provide food-based vending machine services. The service requirements include supplying, maintaining, and restocking 'state of the art' vending machines that offer food at reasonable prices and are either new or like new.

All vending machines must be well-stocked and have the capacity to accept both credit/debit cards and coins, with electronic coin changers. For vending machines located in middle schools, the awarded company is required to install timers that restrict student access to items until after the last lunch period. Restocking must take place before the start of the school day or after its conclusion, avoiding passing periods and lunch hours.

The contract will cover a one-year term. Questions from interested parties must be submitted no later than April 14, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.