Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of Francis Marion University (“FMU” or the “University”) to solicit proposals for a Contractor to furnish, install, maintain and stock vending equipment for the sale of snack and beverages for FMU in accordance with all requirements stated herein. It will also be the responsibility of the Offeror to provide accurate records and the remittance of the percentage of sales to FMU in accordance with the requirements herein. This award will be to one vendor. Food sold through vending machines and offered to patrons shall be sound and free from spoilage, filth or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The food shall be obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to food and food labeling. The use of food in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a food processing establishment is prohibited. All products shall be attractively packaged, clearly labeled and priced. All snacks must be packaged, coded, and replaced with fresh products or sell by dates using an inventory rotation system developed by the Contractor and pre-approved by the University. Machines shall be stocked with adequate merchandise with due consideration to rotation and variety of items. If there is a problem with the variety of snacks or beverages the Contractor will be responsible for changing as specified by the University.