City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #4172MF

Award for Snack and Beverage Vending Services for Marion County Public Schools

This award covers snack and beverage vending machine services for Marion County Public Schools and administrative sites: - Government Buyer: - The School Board of Marion County, Florida (Purchasing Department) - Main office: 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, FL 34479 - Awarded Vendors (Service Providers): - Breaking Vending South, LLC - Compass Group USA, Inc. - Ocala Snack Vending Services, LLC - Sunshine Healthy Benefits Group, LLC - The Vending Station, Inc. - Vend Force, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Provision, installation, stocking, maintenance, and operation of modern, energy-efficient snack and beverage vending machines - Machines must support multiple payment methods and include energy-saving devices - No specific part numbers or quantities; services are provided as-needed across district sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors are responsible for all costs (no cost to the district); commission payments are based on gross revenue with fixed rates for the contract term - All vending machines must comply with health, safety, and food handling regulations, and be modern and energy-efficient - Products sold to high school students must meet USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards; no student-accessible vending in elementary or middle schools - All vendor personnel must pass Florida Statute background screening - Each school/site may select its preferred vendor and determine the number/type of machines - Minimum experience requirement for vendors is six months under the same business name - Place of Performance/Delivery: - All Marion County Public Schools (elementary, middle, high schools), Bridgeway Academy, Marion Technical College, and administrative sites - Main contracting office: 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, FL 34479

Description

The School Board of Marion County, Florida issued an Invitation to Bid for snack and beverage vending machine services to be used throughout the district on an as-needed basis. Each school or district site can select their preferred vending company, with fixed commission rates for the contract term. The contract term is from April 15, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and vendors are responsible for installation and maintenance of modern, energy-efficient vending machines. The bid ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations, including nutrition standards for products sold to students.

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