III. PROPOSED TERM OF CONTRACT
CCAC anticipates entering into an agreement with one or more for Vendors for an initial contract term of two (2) years beginning July 1, 2022 and running through June 30, 2024, with automatic annual renewals thereafter, subject to a right of termination by either party upon 180- days’ written notice to the other party. CCAC reserves the right to require a different term of agreement after evaluation of the proposals submitted in response to this RFP and negotiation of all contract terms with the selected Vendor(s).
ARTICLE FOUR - SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
A. The selected Vendor(s) is expected to provide a vending, enhanced vending and/or foodservice program that will provide a range of food and beverage products for purchase by students, faculty, staff and visitors to CCAC’s campus, center and office locations , and which generally meets the following objectives: 1. Requires no subsidization by or financial contribution from the College; 2. Provides appetizing, appealing and nutritionally sound food and beverages for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests, with an emphasis on locally grown foods and produce; 3. Includes fresh-brewed coffee options (with exception of Allegheny Campus); 4. Maintains attractive and inviting service areas within the College’s designated facilities with excellent health safety and sanitation standards; 5. Increases sales through the year and from year-to-year; 6. Demonstrates environmental and energy awareness and responsibility by minimizing waste; 7. Assures adequate accountability and financial reporting through the use of proficient accounting means and software, and timely and accurately reports sales information to the College as required under the terms of the Contract; 8. Maintains reasonable, competitive and consistently applied pricing for all locations to be serviced for the duration of the Contract; and 9. Ensures that all Vendor employees and subcontractors maintain a professional appearance and exhibit courteous and prompt customer-service. B. The selected Vendor(s) will have access to College buildings at reasonable times as determined by the College prior to the commencement of the Contract on July 1, 2022. It is expected that the Vendor will be able to fully implement its proposed program of Services no later than August 15, 2022. C. Vending/Enhanced Vending products are generally expected to be available for purchase 24-hours per day throughout the calendar year. Equipment that dispenses perishable items or items with relatively short shelf-life may be placed out of service during extended break periods in the Academic Calendar or for routine cleaning and maintenance, upon notice to and approval by the College. D. Any dining and/or prepared meal services that are incorporated into Vendor(s)’s proposed program will be operated according to a schedule mutually agreed upon between the College and the selected Vendor(s).
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