UNSPSC 50202205: Sparkling wine

UNSPSC 50202205 Sparkling wine is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement practice covers beer and wine concession operations rather than the purchase of bottled sparkling wine for resale. State and local governments solicit under this code to operate beer gardens, beer tents, and grandstand beverage concessions at public events and parks, where vendors are granted exclusive pouring rights and responsibility for all equipment, staffing, permits, and point-of-sale systems. The work includes seasonal beer and wine service at outdoor venues and special events, with vendors typically required to maintain maximum beverage pricing, remit a percentage of gross sales to the issuing body, secure liquor licenses and dram shop insurance, and employ 50 to 100+ staff members depending on attendance. Issuing bodies include state departments of agriculture (operating state fairs), county purchasing divisions, and park management authorities; the Illinois Department of Agriculture has posted multiple solicitations for beer tent and grandstand concessions at the Illinois State Fair across consecutive seasons, indicating repeat procurement activity at that venue.

Recent activity centers in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Illinois Department of Agriculture issued RFQ notices for Beer Tent Concession Operation (due March 26, 2026) and Grandstand Beer Concession Operation (due March 26, 2026) at the Illinois State Fair, with historical 2025 beer tent sales of approximately $630,372 and grandstand beer sales of approximately $494,124. Kenosha County, Wisconsin, issued an RFP for Petrifying Springs Park Beer Garden Concessions Operation (due April 14, 2026), seeking a vendor to manage beer, wine, and food service seasonally from May through October with a 15 percent commission on gross sales and a five-year initial term. The Illinois Department of Agriculture also completed emergency alcohol concession contracts during the 2025 State Fair: Combined Veterans Association of Illinois operated beer tent concessions for $630,372, and American Business Club provided alcohol at the grandstand for $494,124. Vendors must demonstrate experience in food and beverage operations, obtain state liquor licenses before July 15 each contract year, maintain comprehensive liability and liquor liability insurance, comply with age verification and dram shop requirements, and accept commission-based rather than fixed-fee compensation structures.