Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of Trident Technical College (TTC) and the South Carolina Office of State Procurement, to solicit proposals for a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with experienced beverage/vending service companies to provide an exclusive soft drink/beverage contract and a snack vending contract. The TTC partner contractor(s) must be committed to designing and delivering a world-class beverage and vending services that will be forward-thinking to reduce overall labor in current outlets and increase the presence of micro-markets and vending machines on all campuses to achieve maximum coverage and sales. The exclusive beverage and vending program(s) should consistently exceed TTC’s expectations by offering flexibility, and recommending new/expanded operations, in addition to supporting branded food concepts. The TTC partner contractor(s) must furnish, install, maintain and operate, at the contractor’s expense, all necessary equipment (including kiosks and credit card processors), for the sale of beverages and snacks.