City of Columbus #RFQ034048

Columbus food and snack vending partnership for Recreation and Parks facilities

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking information on an exclusive food and snack vending partnership for its facilities. - Government buyer: City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD), Columbus, Ohio. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vending operators, or vendors are named in the notice. - Requested products and services: Food and snack vending machines, plus an exclusive service partnership for 30 or more eligible CRPD sites, including community centers. Machine models, part numbers, and actual machine quantities are not specified. - Potential vendor responsibilities: Furnish equipment and supplies; offer popular and healthy food and snack options; stock and maintain machines; respond to service calls; handle refunds and machine or stock problems; and provide sales reporting where commission payments apply. - Notable requirements: Beverages are excluded. Facilities with existing concession arrangements are also excluded, including Lou Berliner Sports Park, Kilbourne Run Sports Park, and CRPD-operated golf courses. The arrangement may include a commission or sponsorship payment to CRPD. - Term: The contemplated partnership may last up to five years; the RFI does not establish a contract period.

Description

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is requesting information from companies interested in an exclusive food vending and snack machine partnership. The potential service would cover at least 30 sites, including community centers and other eligible facilities; beverages and certain locations with existing concession agreements are excluded. The vending service may run for up to five years, with a preferred start in early 2027. Respondents are asked to provide company qualifications, contact details, experience, customer base, service capabilities, and product line; this RFI does not itself request a detailed proposal.

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