Vending Machine Concession Services

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Palm Springs, California, United StatesPosted 23 days agoDeadline: May 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Palm Springs government seeks a concessionaire to install, operate, and maintain credit card–capable snack and beverage vending machines across its park system for a three-year period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of three years of experience in providing vending machine concession services
Must have necessary trained and licensed trade persons
Must be licensed in accordance with the Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 3.40 through 3.96
Must provide and install credit card-capable beverage and snack vending machines
Must maintain a minimum of 10% healthy options in vending machines
Must use non-plastic materials as much as possible
Must provide a 24-hour message line for refund or service calls
Must maintain a valid business license within the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley for local preference eligibility

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Invitation for Bids Issued: April 13th, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: April 21st, 2026

Requests for Clarifications Due: April 29th, 2026

Responses to Requests for Clarification Posted: May 6th, 2026

Bids Due: May 13th, 2026

Recommendation/Selection: May 2026

Projected Date for Award of Contract/PO: May/June 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 29th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Palm Springs

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Palm Springs, California is seeking a qualified vendor to provide vending machine concession services within various locations throughout its park system. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for furnishing, operating, and maintaining beverage and snack vending machines that are capable of accepting credit cards, ensuring year-round access and service reliability for park visitors.

Service requirements include the installation and maintenance of vending machines at multiple sites, including the Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, with an emphasis on providing a broad selection of snack and beverage options. The vendor will be expected to ensure operational efficiency, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction, adhering to all regulations and performance standards set forth in the contract.

Interested vendors are required to submit all questions by April 28, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on April 21, 2026. The contract will have a term of three years.

Source attribution

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