Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Quotes (¿eRFQ¿) is being issued to establish a contract with one or more qualified suppliers who will provide Vending Machines and Related Vending Equipment to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (hereinafter, ¿the State Entity¿ or ¿GVRA¿) as further described in this eRFQ.

GVRA, on behalf of its Business Enterprise Program (¿BEP¿) is soliciting non-exclusive proposals for vendors to furnish new automatic vending equipment for the dispensing of food products, hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages, and other useful products.

GVRA is committed to utilizing purchasing and business practices in accordance with the State of Georgia Procurement Manual. The primary goals and objectives of the Vending Machines and Related Vending Equipment RFQ are to:

(1) assist GVRA to obtain the absolute lowest cost and best value.
(2) establish a strategic sourcing partnership with selected providers, manufacturer(s) OR authorized dealers.

GVRA anticipates significant purchases to be recorded against a potential Agreement(s). The Business Enterprise program at GVRA currently has more than 219 clients, comprised of roughly 50% vending facilities ,20% of micro mart and cafeterias and 30% of coffee shops, lottery and others. The agency¿s expectations are a substantial opportunity for growth (in terms of purchases) with competitively awarded Agreement(s).

In accordance with Section C.2 of Attachment B ¿State Entity Contract¿, Contractors will be responsible for delivery of all equipment to:

GVRA
235 Emlet Dr,
Griffin, Georgia 30223

As part of their proposal, contractors are to disclose information regarding any subcontractors that will be involved with the delivery of vending services to GVRA. This information should include the subcontractor¿s adherence to the GVRA¿s living wage requirements and insurance coverages.

Any contract award(s) resul