Bottled Water

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida has issued an Invitation to Bid (AR 25-044-MC) for a bottled water supply contract, seeking to procure bottled water on a fixed-price, as-needed basis. The procurement covers two distinct lots: Lot A for 35,000 sixteen-point-nine (16.9) ounce spring water bottles annually, and Lot B for 500 bottles of purified drinking water and 500 BodyArmor electrolyte drinks in twenty (20) ounce sizes. Bidders must provide water that complies with FDA regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices, with a guaranteed delivery time of ten business days or less. The contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewals. Key requirements include stating manufacturer brands, potential sample submissions, and the ability to handle order shortages promptly. The solicitation was issued on 5/28/2025, with questions due by 6/10/2025 and final bids due on 6/17/2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders will be evaluated on their ability to meet product specifications, delivery capabilities, and pricing.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations mentioned in the documents. The contract appears open to various vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements. KUA reserves the right to request documentation of exclusive distributorship and will require successful bidders to provide a one-year warranty against defective packaging. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing sheet indicates that vendors must include all taxes, tariffs, and delivery costs in their proposed pricing. The contract includes flexibility for KUA to potentially add or delete product sizes during the contract period, and vendors are asked to provide percentage discounts for items not specifically listed in the bid schedule. The procurement does not require a pre-bid conference or site visit, which may lower the barrier to entry for potential bidders. The contract structure suggests an annual procurement value potentially ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the volume of bottled water and beverage items consumed by KUA.