Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · THE CITY OF DORAL
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The City of Doral seeks qualified firms to operate and manage vending machines at multiple city locations, focusing on service reliability, product variety, technology integration, and financial stability. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026.
The City of Doral is seeking Responses from a qualified Respondent to provide Vending Machines Operation & Management Services. The City of Doral is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced firms for the Operation and Management of Vending Machines at various locations throughout the City. .
The City is requesting sealed proposals from qualified and experienced firms for vending machine operation and maintenance at various locations within the City. The firm shall have the capacity to expand as needed to additional facilities as needed by the city. Upon the City Council’s ratification of the Selection Committee’s rankings the City will enter into an agreement subject to the approval of the City Manager in his or her sole discretion (the “Agreement”), and approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, with the selected Provider to operate vending machines at the specified locations, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement (the “Services”).
It is the City’s intent and the purpose of these specifications to secure a qualified firm to manage and operate vending machines at City facilities, which includes the sale of prepackaged food and beverages on behalf of the City. Proposers are not permitted to subcontract in whole or in part any portion of service or services.
The successful Proposer must be an independent Provider and the individual(s) assigned to work for the City by the Proposer shall be subject to the approval of the City and will not be City employee(s).
Section 6.1.18 - Price sheet updated
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Addendum No. 2
Section 4.1.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE has been amended. Below is the amended paragraph. MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Meeting is April 15, 2026 at 10am at Central Park.
A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on April 15, 2026 ar 10:00am at City of Doral Central Park, Doral Central Park - 3005 NW 92nd Ave, Doral, FL 33172 . During this conference all work will be discussed. The Purchasing Division will respond to all questions submitted during the pre-bid conference by issuance of a written addendum to the ITN. Attendance to the Pre-Bid conference is Mandatory.
Section 2.2.11 – (H) has been updated.
Vending Machine -City Hall 2nd FL image and Vending Machine -Police station image added to attachments.
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Bid Submission Packet should include and requirements listed in Response Requirements section. Include a Table of Contents which should follow in sequential order the sections and documents specified herein, including all documents requested. All pages should be consecutively numbered and correspond to the Table of Contents.
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It has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface conditions and drawings of physical conditions to the extent applicable to the Work, and has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) all information that pertains to the subsurface or physical conditions at the site or otherwise may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work, and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports or similar information or data are or will be required by Respondent for such purposes.
This Bid/Proposal is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any other undisclosed person, firm or corporation; Respondent has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Respondent to submit a false or sham Submittal ; Respondent has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from submitting; and Respondent has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Respondent or over the City.
Communications concerning this Proposal shall be addressed to:
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I understand that a "person" as defined in 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding Contract and which Bids or applies to Bid on Contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "persons" includes officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents active in the management of the entity.
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Completed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Respondents must submit their Veteran Certified Business Certificate with their response.
The Successful Respondent must provide a copy of their occupational/business license and state registration at the time of award. Florida state registration can be downloaded and printed at www.sunbiz.org.
This section will remain confidential. Do not include statements in Bid Submission Packet.
Proposer must identify any trade secret being claimed. NOTE: Designation of the entire Proposal as “Trade ‘Secret’, ‘Proprietary’ or ‘Confidential’ is not permitted and may result in a determination that the Proposal is non-responsive and therefore will not be evaluated or considered. NOTE: Trade secret requests made after the Due Date and Time are not allowed. Proposer must submit purported trade secret information as follows:
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Q (Annual gross sales): What were the annual gross sales for this contract in 2025 or the past 12 months?
A: $380,000 For the last 12 months
Q (Machines): Of the 25 machines, how many are snack machines?
A: 11 Vending Machines
Q (No subject): Is this only packaged snacks and beverages?
A: We are open to other vending items as well, Trails and Tails Park for example has dog treats and items.
Q (Locations ): What type of locations are these?
A: Parks and community centers
Q (Commission): What is the current commission that is being paid to the city for this contract?
A: 20%
Q (Current Vendor): What company currently has this contract with the city?
A: Canteen Vending Services , formerly Bettoli Vending
Q (Pre Meeting): It states April 14th and another place it mentions April 15. Which is the correct date?
A: An Addendum has been issued correcting the date of the Pre-Bid Meeting. Confirming that the MANDATORY attendance of the Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10am at the Doral Central Park.
Q (Exceptions): CITY OF DORAL INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE VENDING MACHINES OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT ITN 2026-11 CANTEEN’S RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO FURTHER NEGOTIATE CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Compass Group USA, Inc., through its Canteen Division (“Canteen”), has successfully negotiated and executed agreements with numerous municipalities, universities, healthcare systems, school districts, and leading organizations nationwide. Canteen is confident in its ability to partner with the City of Doral (“City”) to negotiate an agreement that supports the City’s operational objectives while maintaining a fair and mutually beneficial relationship. If Canteen is selected for award, Canteen and the City will engage in good faith discussions to negotiate and finalize contract terms that are practical, balanced, and equitable for both parties. Canteen’s proposal is submitted with the express understanding that all contractual terms and conditions remain subject to such negotiations and that no binding obligation shall exist unless and until a definitive written agreement is executed by authorized representatives of both parties. Canteen appreciates the opportunity to submit its initial exceptions to the City and looks forward to the possibility of establishing a long-term, collaborative partnership with the City. 1) Section 1.1.11; Section 2.2.8; and Section 4.1.5, Pricing. Due to continued fluctuations in market conditions that are beyond the control of Canteen, Canteen requests the right to adjust pricing, at least one time each agreement year, at a rate equal to the Consumer Price Index – Food Away From Home, and at any time during the agreement year for material cost fluctuations due to validity in market conditions. 2) Section 2.2.2; and Section 4.1.7; and Section 5.2.3, Exclusivity. Canteen requests the right to be able to provide the vending services to the City on an exclusive basis, which will enable Canteen to offer the most competitive financial terms under the circumstances as consistent with commercial terms and conditions. 3) Section 2.2.10, Background Checks. Canteen will perform background checks of its employees consistent with Canteen’s policies and procedures and applicable laws. The City will be provided a “pass/fail” response as to the results of such background checks. 4) Section 4.1.4, Term of Contract. Canteen requests the right to agree to any agreement extensions and to renegotiate financial or other terms, if necessary, based upon changes in its policies, procedures, or the market conditions. 5) Section 4.1.8; and Exhibit A, Insurance. As the leader in its industry, Canteen maintains robust insurance policies and can materially comply with all the insurance requirements included in the ITN. However the insurance terms in the resulting agreement between the parties will be mutually agreed upon by the parties based upon the terms and conditions of Canteen’s insurance policies. 6) Section 5.2.33, Indemnification. Please be advised that Canteen will indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from all claims (including the violation of any patents) to the extent that such claims are caused by the negligent acts or omissions or breach of the agreement by Can teen, its employees, agents, or representatives. 7) Section 5.2.55, Termination. Canteen requests that the resulting agreement includes a termination right for Canteen, at any time and without cause, upon 90 days prior written notice to the City.
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