The State Center Community College District (“District”) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a cost-effective, comprehensive beverage program. The program will include fountain products, bottled and canned beverages, and auxiliary dispensing equipment as further described in the RFP documents. This solicitation is part of a competitive process intended to serve the best interests of the District while ensuring all firms have a fair opportunity to participate. If awarded, the contract will be established through competitive negotiation for a five-year term. While price is an important factor, it will not be the sole criteria for award; the District retains the right to negotiate with proposers to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement. The selected vendor will be responsible for supporting the District’s food service operations, extra-curricular activities, campus vending, and special events across all District locations, including Fresno City College, West Fresno Center, First Responders Campus, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, Madera Community College, and the Oakhurst Center. Any additional District sites added during the contract term will also be covered under this agreement. This agreement will grant the selected vendor exclusive pouring rights for all soft drinks and other mutually agreed-upon beverage products at District locations, except for specific exclusions noted in this RFP (e.g., coffee, dairy, juice).
