123131 OR Intent to Award.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska, specifically through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB). The solicitation is for a "Brand Name" Pop contract for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), with a bid opening date of September 26, 2025, and an intent to award date of October 20, 2025. The contract involves supplying branded soft drinks and beverages to six correctional facilities, with an initial two-year term and options to renew for two additional two-year periods. The state intends to award the contract to Keurig Dr. Pepper and LinPepCo Partnership, d/b/a Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.

The contract requires the vendor to provide and maintain token-operated vending machines capable of dispensing a comprehensive range of soft drinks, including regular and diet sodas, fruit-flavored drinks, citrus sodas, energy drinks, and sparkling waters. Vendors were required to submit a cost sheet with pricing for a core list of 40 specific soda types and a catalog of additional beverages, with pricing based on 24 twelve-ounce aluminum can cases. The estimated annual usage ranges from 400 to 8,500 product cases per facility. The vendor will be responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the vending machines at no additional cost to the state, with machines required to accept specific tokens and potentially accommodate smart card technology. The pricing structure includes a core list with fixed prices and a catalog list requiring percentage discounts from regular retail prices.