Opportunity
San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #SV26-0697-19
Districtwide Vending Machine Services for San Diego Unified School District
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
SV26-0697-19
NAICS
454210
San Diego Unified School District is seeking proposals for districtwide vending machine services in teacher lounges and administrative offices. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department - Products/Services Requested: - Provision, installation, operation, stocking, maintenance, and reporting of vending machines - Machines must offer snacks, beverages, and healthy options - Equipment must support multi-payment capabilities (cash, card, contactless) and telemetry for remote monitoring - Vendors must provide marketing materials detailing available equipment and setup - Service Level Requirements: - 98% machine uptime - 95% product availability - Timely maintenance response - Equipment must meet energy efficiency and ADA standards - Financial Terms: - Vendor pays all costs - 10% quarterly rebate on gross sales to the district - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory attendance at one of two virtual pre-bid meetings (cameras on, no AI note-takers) - Fixed pricing for contract term - Submission of questions via PlanetBids Q&A tab - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified vending machine service providers - First site to be serviced: University City High School - Contract Structure: - One-year term with four one-year renewal options, or a straight five-year contract at District's discretion
Description
The solicitation is for districtwide vending machine services to be provided in teacher lounges and administrative offices across the San Diego Unified School District. The first site to be serviced will be University City High School. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options or a straight five-year contract at the District's discretion. Proposers must provide marketing materials showing their vending equipment and setup. The procurement will be conducted via a Request for Proposal (RFP) process with electronic bid submission.