California eProcure #03-0878F

California Department of Rehabilitation Cold Beverage Vending Machines Procurement for Corcoran State Prison

This opportunity involves the California Department of Rehabilitation's procurement of twelve cold beverage vending machines for installation at Corcoran State Prison. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Corcoran State Prison - OEMs and Vendors: - Crane Merchandising Systems (OEM for BevMax 5800-4HC Classic) - MEI (OEM for coin mechanisms and bill acceptors) - USAT (OEM for credit card readers) - Bidders must be manufacturers or factory-authorized suppliers - Products Requested: - 12 Cold Beverage Vending Machines (Crane BevMax 5800-4HC Classic or equivalent) - ADA compliant - 45 selections - MEI 7512 coin mechanisms - MEI VN27C2RU5M bill acceptors - USAT credit card reader - Picker cup delivery system - Refrigeration compressor (0°C - 23°C) - Two-year warranty - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, setup, programming, and training for 12 machines - Removal and trade-in or recycling of 12 existing vending machines (barcode tracking required) - Warranty service (90 days labor and parts coverage) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All machines must be newly manufactured and ADA compliant - Must meet energy efficiency and safety certifications (UL, Energy Star, NAMA listing) - Compliance with post-consumer recycled content certification (SABRC) - Installers must pass background checks due to correctional facility environment - Strict documentation for recycling/trade-in, including barcode and receipts - Coordination with visually impaired operator for configuration and labeling - Delivery and installation must be completed within 35 calendar days after receipt of order - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Corcoran State Prison, 4001 King Ave, Corcoran, CA 93212 - Estimated Contract Value: - $60,000 to $120,000 (based on typical vending machine pricing and installation services) - Competing Products: - AMS (Automated Merchandising Systems) BevMax alternatives - Vendo Vending Machines - Royal Vendors cold beverage machines - Dixie-Narco cold beverage vending machines - Primary Competitors: - Automated Merchandising Systems (AMS) - Vendo - Royal Vendors - Dixie-Narco - Regulatory/Certification Requirements: - Compliance with California's State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) - Adherence to federal debarment and state contracting requirements - Energy Star, UL, NAMA listing - Warranty and post-consumer recycled content documentation

Description

This solicitation is a Small Business Option request for twelve cold beverage vending machines to be installed at Corcoran State Prison. The procurement includes delivery, installation, and removal or recycling of existing vending machines. The machines must meet specified technical and regulatory standards, including ADA compliance and energy efficiency. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Delivery and installation must be completed within 35 calendar days after receipt of order.

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