Aluminum Resealable Screw-Top Bottled Water

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for aluminum resealable screw-top bottled water under ITB 274-2026-28-WR, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due July 7, 2026.

The scope is 16 fluid ounce aluminum-canned bottled water in cases of 24 units, with an estimated annual quantity of 2,100 cases on an as-needed basis. The product must be purified, sodium-free, BPA-free, 100% recyclable, and maintain a shelf-life of at least 180 days from delivery. Standard delivery must occur within 15 business days of order receipt; emergency delivery is available within 48 hours if requested. All products must be palletized, shrink-wrapped, and delivered damage-free to 3300 Terminal Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, or alternative locations specified on individual purchase orders.

The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms, subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and fund availability. All unit prices must be firm, inclusive of shipping, delivery, handling, and packaging, with all federal, state, and local taxes itemized separately on invoices. The City is exempt from Federal Excise Tax but must pay North Carolina State Sales Tax and Wake County Sales Tax. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt or upon acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Price adjustments for renewal terms may be made annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) and must be submitted at least 60 days prior to contract expiration for City approval.

Non-conforming items must be replaced within five business days at no additional cost. Awards will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the City reserves the right to award to one or multiple bidders. Bidders must provide at least three references demonstrating comparable experience, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with non-discrimination requirements, and certify compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and Israel boycott provisions. The City reserves the right to terminate for cause with written notice and opportunity to cure, or for convenience with 60 days' written notice. A public bid opening will be held at the Raleigh Municipal Building on July 17, 2026.