Exclusive Pouring Rights At The Phoenix Convention Center, Symphony Hall and Orpheum Theatre

The City of Phoenix is soliciting sealed offers for exclusive pouring rights of non-alcoholic bottled, canned, and fountain beverage products at the Phoenix Convention Center, Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre, and City-managed parking facilities, with offers due July 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. A pre-offer conference and mandatory site visit are scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Convention Center's West Building, Second Floor Room 207. Written questions are due July 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience providing comparable beverage services and must provide pricing comparisons with six other comparable venues to establish competitive patron pricing. The scope requires installation of a minimum of 18 cold beverage vending machines and 27 fountain beverage dispensing units within 30 days of the effective date. Equipment must be replaced every five years for vending machines and seven years for fountain units at the proposer's expense; all equipment remains proposer property.

Annual monetary consideration includes sponsorship fees, guaranteed vending machine commissions, and case and gallon rebates on products purchased by the City or its Food and Beverage provider. Non-monetary deliverables include supplying 500 cases of bottled water annually, providing a $15,000 annual vending promotion program, and granting the City exclusive advertising rights on digital monitors and external marquees. Proposers must obtain a $10,000 performance surety bond within 30 days of award and provide comprehensive insurance as specified.

The contract term is five years commencing January 1, 2027, with one optional five-year renewal period. Evaluation is scored on 1,000 total points: Financial Return to the City (350 points), Product Availability / Pricing / Packaging (200 points), Operations Plan and Method of Approach (175 points), Service Level / Marketing / Promotions Commitment (150 points), and Firm's Experience and Qualifications (125 points). Proposers must submit completed Federal Transit Administration certifications, including Tax Liability and Debarment and Suspension certifications, and must acknowledge receipt of Sensitive Security Information documents as required by 49 C.F.R. Parts 15 and 1520. Monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reporting to the Phoenix Convention Center Development Department is mandatory throughout the contract term.