Exclusive Campus Beverage and Pouring Rights

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking a beverage partner to provide exclusive campus beverage and pouring rights, including beverage products, vending equipment, distribution, maintenance, and promotional support under a long-term contract.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County > Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing


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BC-21533-B
Nov 17, 2026 07:00 PM
10 years base + 3 × 2 years options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rbutler2@umbc.edu
+14104552273
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County seeks a contractor to operate an exclusive campus beverage program. The scope includes supplying bottled and canned beverages, fountain products, vending machines, coolers, and related equipment; distributing products to campus dining and retail operations; and maintaining, repairing, stocking, and servicing equipment. Vending equipment must support the university’s campus card and other approved payment methods, meet accessibility requirements, and comply with Energy Star requirements. The contract also includes product pricing, commissions and financial commitments, sponsorships, donations, marketing, campus engagement, and sustainability initiatives. Proposals must address the technical requirements and include a financial proposal. The technical response calls for an executive summary/transmittal letter, a detailed response to the requirements, product and marketing plans, sustainability and maintenance approaches, revenue projections, personnel and company information, experience and references, subcontractor information, and specified exhibits and affidavits. A 5% certified Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting goal applies. Attendance at the virtual pre-proposal conference is mandatory. The contract has a ten-year base term with three two-year renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS445132Vending Machine Operators
PSC8960Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Smart Codes
beverage distributionbeverage vending machinesbeverage sponsorship marketing
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026 01:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference (required)
Oct 26, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 17, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 30, 2026-Tentative Oral Discussions
Dec 4, 2026-Tentative Oral Discussions
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Food Products Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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