Campus Dining Services Alcoholic Beverages

The University of Colorado, Department of Campus Dining Services, is seeking a competitive procurement for alcoholic beverages to support Summer Conference Season and campus dining operations on the Boulder campus. The Request for Documented Quote (DQ) solicits comprehensive beverage services, requiring vendors to provide a wide range of alcoholic products including bottled and canned beers, wines, liquors, and related beverages. Potential vendors must demonstrate the ability to respond to orders within 24 hours, provide reliable delivery services, and offer fresh products with flexible return policies. The solicitation requires detailed cost proposals with unit pricing, extended costs, and potential discounts, with an anticipated contract start date of April 15, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' ability to meet mandatory qualifications, service requirements, and provide the most advantageous proposal to the university. Proposals are due by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an initial one-year contract term and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, creating a possible total contract duration of five years.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with non-discrimination laws and maintain satisfactory standards of employee conduct. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability Insurance. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the cost proposal spreadsheet suggests a diverse product range with estimated annual quantities ranging from 1 to 54 units per item. The university reserves the right to potentially extend cooperative purchasing arrangements to other University departments and Colorado state agencies. Successful vendors must be prepared to name "The Regents of the University of Colorado" as an additional insured and provide insurance certificates from carriers licensed in Colorado with acceptable A.M. Best ratings.