Traditional and Micro Market Vending Services

The City of Charleston is seeking a full-service contractor to provide, install, maintain, repair, and operate traditional vending machines and micro markets supplying food, beverages, and snacks at various City facilities.

City of Charleston


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26-P024R
Nov 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Oct 08, 2026 09:40 AM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Small Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov
+18437247314
2 George Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
City of Charleston Procurement Division, 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, SC 29401, ATTN: 26-P024R
Description

The City of Charleston is seeking a full-service contractor to provide, install, maintain, repair, stock, and operate traditional vending machines and micro markets supplying food, beverages, snacks, and sundries at multiple City facilities. The contractor must provide new or like-new, ADA-compliant, energy-efficient equipment, including card readers for traditional machines and secure self-checkout kiosks with cameras and multiple payment options for micro markets. The contractor is responsible for equipment, product stocking, refunds, maintenance, repairs, loaner equipment, service response, pricing and product lists, monthly sales reporting, and compensation to the City based on a percentage of gross sales. Service calls for out-of-order machines should receive a response within three hours, and services may be required at facilities operating during regular business hours, 24/7, and emergency activations. The initial agreement term is one year, with up to four additional one-year extensions. Proposals must include the completed response, pricing, operational and maintenance plans, qualifications and at least four similar client references, required forms and affidavits, and an acknowledgment of addenda. The solicitation requires one original, four bound copies, and one electronic copy on a flash drive, with the proposal and cost separated into two electronic documents.

Classification Codes
NAICS445132Vending Machine Operators
PSC3550Vending and Coin Operated Machines
Smart Codes
vending equipment installationvending equipment maintenancevending machine services
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 08, 2026 01:40 PM-Publication Date
Oct 21, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 10, 2026 05:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 1 year
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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