Food and Snack Vending Machine Partnership

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is seeking information from companies interested in an exclusive food and snack vending machine partnership at more than 30 facilities, with a potential contract term of up to five years.

City of Columbus > Recreation and Parks Department


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RFQ034048
Nov 30, 2026 10:00 PM
5 years
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sbbarrett@columbus.gov
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Description

The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is conducting a request for information from companies interested in an exclusive food and snack vending machine partnership. The department anticipates machines at more than 30 sites, including community centers and other eligible specialty facilities. Beverages and facilities with existing concessionaire contracts are excluded. Respondents should describe their qualifications and operating capabilities, including equipment, supplies, services, reporting, customer base, product line, and proposed service offerings. The contemplated operation includes routine stocking and maintenance, timely service calls, handling refunds and machine malfunctions, and reporting sales and items sold by type and location. A future contract may run for five years; the RFI itself does not request a price proposal or guarantee a contract award.

Classification Codes
NAICS445132Vending Machine Operators
PSC3550Vending and Coin Operated Machines
Smart Codes
food vending machinessnack vending machinesvending machine maintenance
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Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 20, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 24, 2026 10:00 PM-Answers to Questions Posted
Nov 30, 2026 10:00 PM-RFI Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial Liability Insurance — Bodily Injury Liability, Each Person — $500,000.00
  • Commercial Liability Insurance — Bodily Injury Liability, Each Accident — $500,000.00
  • Commercial Liability Insurance — Property Damage Liability, Each Accident — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Liability Insurance — Property Damage Liability, All Accidents — $1,000,000.00
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