RFP 17-03-01 Citywide Healthy Vending Services

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City of Sunny Isles Beach |Request for Proposal No. 17-03-01 13 Section 3 Scope of Services / Technical Specifications 3.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES The City is seeking a Contractor to provide, install, maintain and service a healthy vending machine operation for City employees and the general public, to replace the current fleet of vending machines. Concession locations and current configurations are listed b elow. Contractor will propose replacement configurations for machines currently in place to provide a variety of healthy snacks and beverages, including healthy fresh fruit juices, all natural organic snacks, healthy fruit bars, healthy fruit snacks, baked and naturally popped chips, water, and optional healthy smoothies. In addition to, snacks such as chips, crackers, pastry, Chex mix, granola bars, mints, peanuts, pretzels, designated machines may include dispensed products such as, bottled and canned sod as, water, juices, teas (diet and regular snapple), sports drinks such as Gatorade, energy drinks. Contractor shall not sell or distribute any gum, glass bottles or containers. Healthy foods for this contract are defined as products which contain only “all natural ingredients” which means no trans fats, artificial flavors, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, synthetic ingredients or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The contractor shall ensure that a minimum of 40% of all the snacks and beverages per machine must contain “all natural ingredients”. The City reserves the right to request changes in products offered. The Contractor shall endeavor to accommodate the City’s requests or provide justification for rejection. All product change requests will be subject to prior agreement and approval by the City. The Contractor may request changes in vending equipment or products if sales do not warrant continuation. Such requests should be submitted in writing to the City for review and consideration. If the request is approved, a mutual date will be agreed for the change to take effect. The Contractor shall submit as a part of this proposal, the quantity and variety of machines proposed, as well as a complete listing (manufacturer, name of product, and sale price) of proposed products. 3.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITES 1. Successful respondent must provide a copy of their occupational/business license and State registration at time of award. 2. The firm, or principals of the firm, shall be regularly engaged in the business of providing the services as described herein. The firm shall have a record of performance and operation within Florida for a five‐year period of time immediately preceding this RFP. The firm shall have sufficient financial support, equipment, and organization to insure that they can satisfactorily execute the services if awarded a Contract under the terms and conditions herein stated. 3. Provide all necessary labor and supervision to accomplish the tasks detailed herein. Contractor personnel shall be adequately trained, present a professional appearance and