UNSPSC 73131504: Non alcoholic fruit based beverage processing services

UNSPSC 73131504 Non alcoholic fruit based beverage processing services, a Commodity code, covers the supply, processing, and distribution of non-alcoholic beverages—including carbonated soft drinks, juices, water, sports drinks, and ready-to-drink products—through vending machines, fountain systems, and direct-service channels across state and local facilities. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through beverage rights agreements and exclusive vendor contracts that bundle product supply with equipment installation, maintenance, inventory management, and merchandising services. Issuing bodies range from state park and recreation agencies to community college districts and other public institutions, with procurement structured as multi-year exclusive or non-exclusive contracts that often include performance incentives tied to sales volume, facility upgrades, and ancillary sponsorship commitments. The scope integrates product provision with real-time monitoring, Energy Star equipment compliance, preventative maintenance with rapid response times, and integration into existing campus or facility infrastructure.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across California and Georgia. Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California posted RFP 2026-042 on April 24, 2026, seeking a five-year Pouring Rights and Beverage Vending Machine supplier effective July 1, 2026, with a proposal deadline of April 8, 2026 and optional vendor interviews scheduled for May 8, 2026; the College reserves discretion to award all categories to a single vendor or split awards across multiple suppliers and requires vendors to supply and install equipment at no cost, maintain 24-hour response maintenance, and meet sustainability standards while serving over 41,000 students across dining facilities, vending machines, convenience stores, kiosks, athletic events, and catering. Georgia's Department of Natural Resources, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division posted RFP 46200DNR0000826 on March 12, 2026 seeking an exclusive statewide soft drink provider for all Georgia state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites with a proposal due date of April 22, 2026, with all vendor inquiries directed to Jenifer Polk at jenifer.polk@dnr.ga.gov and responsibility for reviewing addenda during the solicitation period. Neither opportunity identifies set-aside preferences or organizational restrictions.