What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Palm Beach, FL, requires a US organization to provide beverage products, dispensing equipment, and storage equipment for designated waterparks and a pool. The vendor must supply carbonated and non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, excluding frozen carbonated beverages, in various forms including packaged drinks, syrups, powders, and concentrates. Additionally, the contractor must provide marketing, sponsorship, and advertising assistance to promote specified waterpark and pool events, programs, and activities. The selected bidder must pay the agency an annual sponsorship or rebate fee based on the volume of products the agency purchases. Performance of the work occurs onsite for a contract period of five years. The agency is looking for proposals, though it does not state a specific budget figure. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 13, 2026.
Scope of work
- Provide beverage products excluding frozen carbonated beverages
- Provide dispensing equipment and storage equipment
- Provide marketing, sponsorship, and advertising assistance for designated waterparks and pool
- Pay annual sponsorship or rebate fee to the agency based on product purchases
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience / Qualifications | 30 % |
| Project Approach / Understanding | 25 % |
| Price Submittal | 25 % |
| Small Business Enterprise | 15 % |
| Business Location / Local Preference | 5 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in beverage distribution and equipment servicing for high volume facilities
- Active Vendor Registration Account in Palm Beach County Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
Documents to include with your response
- Price Submittal Page(s) (Appendix A)
- Business Information Page (Appendix B)
- Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension (Appendix D)
- Human Trafficking Affidavit (Exhibit D)
- Certification for the Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Material (Exhibit E)
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification (Appendix E)
- OEBO Schedules 1, 2, 3(A), 4 (Appendix C)
- Certification of Business Location (Appendix D)
- Signed RFS Amendments
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy in pdf format
- Instructions
- Submit one unbound original, two bound copies, and one electronic copy in pdf on CD or flash drive to the Offices of the Procurement Department.