Beverage Products and Services

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Department is requesting submittals for beverage products and services at three facilities—Calypso Bay Waterpark, Coconut Cove Waterpark, and Lake Lytal Pool—under RFS 26-0156-JJ, with submittals due July 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time. A 15% Small Business Development (SBD) program evaluation weight applies, and local business preference points are available for certified Palm Beach County-based businesses.

The scope covers non-frozen carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, dispensing and storage equipment, and marketing and sponsorship assistance. Minimum equipment includes shelf display refrigerators, tabletop refrigerators, multi-nozzle dispensing units, vending machines, and cooler carts. The contractor must deliver product at minimum weekly intervals, complete equipment maintenance and repair within twenty-four hours of notice, and provide annual marketing value of at least $1,000, including custom banners for each location. Calypso Bay and Coconut Cove operate seasonally (March through September); Lake Lytal Pool operates year-round.

The contract term runs sixty months from August 18, 2026 through August 17, 2031, with an anticipated award date of August 13, 2026. Pricing is evaluated at 25% weight; respondents must specify total contract amounts and provide monthly billing. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance at $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability at $500,000, and Professional Liability at $1,000,000, with Palm Beach County named as additional insured. Mandatory requirements include criminal history records checks for facility access, drug-free workplace certification, human trafficking affidavit, and Vendor Self Service registration for the prime contractor and any subcontractors. Submittals must include one unbound original, two bound copies, and one electronic PDF copy to the Palm Beach County Procurement Department.