Bottled Water (REBID)

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida has issued a competitive rebid solicitation (AR 25-055-MC) for bottled water procurement, seeking a vendor to provide bottled water and sports drinks on a fixed-price, as-needed basis. The contract will span three years with potential two additional one-year renewals, with typical orders consisting of 252 cases (three pallets of 84 cases each), where each case contains 24 bottles of 16.9 ounces. The procurement covers two primary lots: Lot A for 4,000 cases of spring water annually, and Lot B for 500 cases of purified drinking water and 500 cases of BodyArmor Base Sports Drink. Bidders must guarantee delivery within ten business days of order receipt and offer new product flavors at minimum quarterly intervals. The bid response deadline is July 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening conducted via Zoom. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit pricing, with bidders required to provide percentage discounts for additional product line items not specifically listed in the solicitation.

The solicitation requires bidders to be established businesses currently serving the general public, with a minimum of four commercial accounts similar in size and experience, and properly licensed in Florida. Vendors must demonstrate at least one year of verifiable experience and provide professional references. There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The contract does not impose a minimum order requirement, and KUA reserves the right to order quantities flexibly without additional charges. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure allows for comprehensive unit pricing inclusive of taxes, tariffs, and all freight and delivery costs. Vendors will be expected to offer promotional pricing throughout the contract term and provide any available discounts. Delivery will be made directly to KUA's warehouse in Kissimmee, Florida, with the delivery driver responsible for positioning pallets for forklift unloading.