North Carolina eVP #251-27-103

Beverage Vending and Pouring Services for Wake County Public School System

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is seeking proposals for beverage vending and pouring services to support its Child Nutrition Service Program across multiple schools. - Government Buyer: - Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), Purchasing Department - Products Requested: - Carbonated nutrient enhanced juice products, 8 oz. cans, assorted flavors, no sugar added, Elementary Smart Snack compliant (396,000 units) - Non-carbonated sports drink with electrolytes, 12 oz., assorted flavors, low calorie with artificial sweetener, plastic bottles, Smart Snack compliant High School only (57,000 units) - Water, Plain, Purified, 8 oz., clear plastic bottle, no Sports Top (140,000 units) - Water, Plain, Purified, Size TBD, clear plastic bottle, no Sports Top (150,000 units) - Smoothie nutrient enhanced juice products, 8 oz. cans, assorted flavors, no sugar added, Elementary Smart Snack compliant (12,000 units) - Non-Carbonated 100% Juice, 10 oz., assorted flavors, no sugar added, clear plastic bottle, no Sports Top, Middle & High School only (106,000 units) - Water, sparkling, size TBD, assorted flavors, may contain artificial sweeteners, clear plastic bottle, no Sports Top, Smart Snack compliant High School only (24,000 units) - Smoothie, non-carbonated nutrient enhanced 100% juice, assorted flavors, no sugar added, clear plastic bottle, Middle and High School Smart Snack compliant (83,000 units) - Sweet tea, decaffeinated, size TBD, clear plastic bottle, Smart Snack compliant High School only (2,000 units) - Brewed iced tea, size TBD, unsweetened, clear plastic bottle, Smart Snack compliant High School only (2,000 units) - Services Requested: - Beverage vending and pouring services including delivery, stocking, maintenance, repair, recycling, and compliance with federal and state regulations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; opportunity is open to multiple beverage manufacturers and service providers - Unique Requirements: - All beverages must comply with federal and state nutritional standards (Smart Snack compliant) - Vendors must provide vending equipment, maintenance, recycling, and background checks - Implementation required within 30 days of award - Contract term is 12 months with up to four one-year renewals - Places of Performance: - Multiple WCPSS schools including Willow Springs High School, Green Hope High School, Garner High School, Rolesville High School, East Wake High School, Apex Friendship High School - Central office at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC - Estimated Volumes: - Beverage volumes range from 2,000 to 396,000 units per product type - Contract Value: - Estimated range: $500,000 to $2,500,000 over the potential five-year term

Description

The Wake County Public School System is seeking competitive proposals for its Child Nutrition Service Program sale and full-service vending program. The procurement involves beverage vending and pouring services. Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. The solicitation includes the commodity code for liquid vending machines (481110).

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