California eProcure #03-0883A

Procurement of Chilled Snack and Combo Vending Machines for Pleasant Valley State Prison

This opportunity involves the State of California Department of Rehabilitation seeking new vending machines for Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, CA. - Government Buyer: - State of California, Department of Rehabilitation - Buyer contact: Jim Abad - OEMs and Vendors: - Highlighted OEMs: AMS (Automated Merchandising Systems), USI (United Standard Industries) - Required components: MEI (coin mechanisms and bill acceptors), USAT (credit card readers) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be considered if they meet specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Four (4) chilled snack vending machines (e.g., AMS 39 Snack Chilled Snack, USI Evoke VT5 Refrigerated Snacks) - Six (6) combo snack vending machines (e.g., AMS Low Tempo Combo Merchandiser, USI Evoke VT5 Refrigerated Combo) - All machines must be newly manufactured, ADA compliant, and energy efficient (UL, Energy Star, CA Appliance Efficiency Regulations) - Each machine must include: MEI 7512 coin mechanism, MEI VN27C2RU5M bill acceptor, USAT credit card reader - Delivery, installation, programming, and training for all machines - Removal and trade-in or recycling of 15 existing vending machines - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only manufacturers or factory-authorized suppliers may bid; set aside for small businesses - All installers must pass background checks and comply with correctional facility security protocols - Machines must meet strict technical, safety, and recycled content standards - Warranty: 2 years on equipment, 90 days labor - Compliance with all local, state, and federal recycling laws for machine disposal - Delivery and installation required within 5 weeks after order - Emphasis on post-consumer recycled content certification for applicable products

Description

This is a Small Business option competitive solicitation request for vending machines including four chilled snack vending machines and six combo snack vending machines. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Rehabilitation. The event is a Sell Event / RFx with a published date of June 23, 2026, and an end date of July 7, 2026. There is no mandatory pre-bid conference and no attachments or bid schedule provided.

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