Alcoholic Beverage Concessionaire Services for Festivals and Special Events
- Client
- Richardson, Texas
- RFP Number
- FOOD-11233
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Live Animals, Poultry, Food, Beverage, Catering Services and Supplies, Vending Machines
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Richardson, TX requires an onshore USA vendor to provide complete alcoholic beverage concessionaire services for local festivals and special events. The selected vendor must handle the procurement, transportation, setup, operation, maintenance, and removal of all necessary equipment, as well as manage staffing, train personnel, and supply approved alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with a proposed menu price list. Interested USA organizations can submit responses digitally via email or online for a one-year contract term. The city will hold a pre-bid meeting on October 27, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1-1. RFP Pkg for Alcoholic Beverage Concessionaire for Festivals and Special Events FINAL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Richardson is seeking proposals from qualified concessionaires to provide alcoholic beverage concessionaire services for festivals and special events. The contractor will handle the complete operation, management, staffing, procurement, and equipment necessary for concession operations. Qualified firms with demonstrated experience in operating large-volume beverage services are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- City of Richardson
- Pre-proposal conference
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 3:00 P.M.
- Questions due
- Friday, October 30, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. Central Time
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. Central Time
- How to submit
- Electronic via Bonfire or paper submission
- Submission details
- Submit electronically via https://cor.bonfirehub.com or deliver one original paper copy in a sealed container marked with RFP number 701-27, closing date, and proposer name/address to City of Richardson Purchasing Manager, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Suite 525, Richardson, Texas 75082.
- Contract term
- One (1) year period from date of award with option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods
- Place of performance
- Richardson, Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Liquor Liability ($4,000,000 each common cause / $4,000,000 aggregate), Worker's Compensation ($500,000), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Excess Liability ($2,000,000).
How proposals are evaluated
| Proposed Commission Fee and Additional Fees | 25 Total Points |
| Qualifications, Experience, and Ability | 40 Total Points |
| Equipment and Operational Support Requirements | 35 Total Points |
Scope of work
- Procurement, transportation, setup, operation, maintenance, and removal of all equipment and furnishings
- Recruitment, staffing, training, supervision, and management of all required personnel
- Procurement, transportation, storage, and sale of approved alcoholic beverages and related products
- Providing a proposed menu price list for beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage options
- Handling transactions, financial reconciliation, and submission of sales and revenue reports
- Securing all required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals for beverage sales
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in operation and management of beverage concession services
- Experience operating beverage services for a large-volume festival or special event with a minimum of 500 people
- Previously obtained and executed a valid Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC) license
- Proof of certified responsible-server training for all staff
- Adequate insurance, technical, and financial resources
- Not indebted to the City and no back taxes owed to the City
Documents to include with the bid
- Proposer Acknowledgement Form
- Signed acknowledgements of addenda
- Five (5) references using the provided reference template
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties
- Certifications and Representations
- Lower Tier Participant Debarment Certification
- Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel Certification
- Prohibition of Discrimination Against Firearm Entities Certification
- Prohibition of Boycott of Energy Companies Certification
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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