Snack and Beverage Vending Machine Services

The Capital District Transportation Authority in Albany, New York is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive snack and beverage vending machine services. The authority requires the selected vendor to install, maintain, restock, and remove vending machines throughout the life of the contract. The primary objective is to ensure that all offered products are sound, first-quality, free from spoilage or contamination, and completely safe for human consumption. The scope of work covers product menus, inventory planning, restocking, and inventory management. The vendor must also handle machine cleaning, routine maintenance, repairs, customer service, and refunds. All physical work must be performed onsite at the authority's facilities in Albany. The authority limits eligibility to onshore organizations based in the United States. The contract period will run for one year. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 14, 2026. The authority accepts digital responses submitted via email or online. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the financial terms. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial request, but proposals must address all listed operational requirements.