Beverage Products and Services

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Procurement Department, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, is requesting submissions for beverage products and services at three county facilities, with proposals due July 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Small Business Enterprise participation is weighted at 15 points within the 100-point evaluation framework, and a local-preference criterion accounts for 5 points.

The scope covers non-frozen carbonated and non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, dispensing and storage equipment, and marketing or sponsorship assistance at Calypso Bay Waterpark (seasonal, March–September), Coconut Cove Waterpark (seasonal, March–September), and Lake Lytal Pool (year-round). Minimum equipment specifications vary by site: Lake Lytal Pool requires five shelf display refrigerators and tabletop refrigerators; Calypso Bay requires two six-nozzle dispensing units and a tabletop refrigerator; Coconut Cove requires one dispensing unit, vending machine, cooler cart, and tabletop refrigerator. The contractor must deliver products weekly, repair equipment within 24 hours, and provide minimum $1,000 annually in marketing support (such as custom banners) plus sponsorship rebates based on product purchases. Mobile beverage wagons or trailers must be available with two weeks' notice.

The contract term is 60 months through August 17, 2031, with service commencing August 18, 2026. Respondents must demonstrate minimum three years' experience providing similar services and register as vendors in the County's Vendor Self Service system. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability of $500,000, Workers' Compensation per Florida Statute Chapter 440, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. All licenses, permits, and compliance with food and beverage distribution codes are the contractor's responsibility. Evaluation criteria weight Experience/Qualifications at 30 points, Project Approach/Understanding at 25 points, and Pricing at 25 points. Selection is scheduled for August 10, 2026, with award on August 13, 2026. Amendment No. 1, posted July 7, 2026, modifies original solicitation terms; acknowledgment and acceptance are conditions of submission.