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RFP No. 25-17 Vending Machine Upgrade

This opportunity is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”), a body corporate and politic created under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with the Act of June 19, 2001, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, known as the “Parking Authority Law”.

The Authority is seeking proposals from highly qualified vending machine service providers to fully replace existing vending machines at multiple Authority locations. The machines to be replaced include units that dispense packaged food, fresh food, and beverages. The new machines will offer modern features, enhanced reliability, improved user experience, and expanded payment capabilities, while meeting current health, safety, and accessibility standards. In addition to traditional vending machine options, the Authority is seeking micro-market vending solutions. The Authority may award multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation.

Prospective Offerors must register using the Offeror Registration Form (control-click to follow link) prior to the mandatory Pre-Proposal meeting.

In order to be considered an eligible Offeror, prospective Offerors are required to attend a mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting that will be held in the offices of the Authority, 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, PA 19106 on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Offerors may also attend virtually using the Microsoft Teams meeting information found in the RFP document.

The sole contact at the Authority regarding this RFP is Shannon Stewart, Manager of Contract Administration, email at [email protected].

Important Documents and Links related to the RFP are below:

RFP No. 25-17 Offeror Registration Form – Offerors must register prior to the mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting.

RFP No. 25-17 Notice to Offerors – Contains important dates and information pertaining to the RFP.

RFP No. 25-17 Vending Machine Upgrade – RFP Document

RFP No. 25-17 Proposal Form – Word Version of the Proposal Form 

RFP No. 25-17 Question Submission Form – Eligible Offerors must submit all questions and clarification of instructions using this form. The link will be activated immediately following the Pre-Proposal meeting.

RFP No. 25-17 Proposal Decline Form – Please complete the Proposal Decline if you registered using the Offeror Registration Form above but have decided not to submit a proposal.