Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Contractor will furnish, install, maintain, service, repair and/or replace vending machines at no charge to the University. All vending machine placements must be new or like new, state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring it remains so throughout the term of the contract should there be a significant change in equipment technology. “Like-new vending machines" are defined as those latest state-of-the-art vending machines to include snack, cold drink, hot drink, combo, smart vending, or hot food technology that are less than five (5) years old and/or have been refurbished immediately prior to installation. At no time during the contract term or renewals, will any vending machine be on location more than five (5) years from date of installation. Exceptions may be granted at the sole discretion of the University’s Director of Eagle Dining or Vice President for Business & Finance (VPBF). b. All vending machines will remain the ownership and property of the Contractor. c. All machines will be maintained and in proper working order at all times. d. Vending machines will not be operated in a "force vend" mode, machines will be programmed to return customers' money, or credit card, if a selection is not available or a sale is voided. e. All vending machines must comply with all Federal, State, and County Codes. All machines must comply with current Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and/or any FDA labeling guidelines changed during the life of this Contract.
