IFB 2407-01 Bottled Water Services

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The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a contract to provide high-quality bottled water service to 9 of its buildings located in 4 cities within Contra Costa County: Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. The selected service provider will be required to deliver 3-gallon and 5-gallon water bottles on a regular basis, with a minimum of twice-monthly deliveries and 48-hour turnaround for additional water or new dispensers. The contract period is for 3 years, with an option to annually renew for up to 2 additional years, with a tentative start date of October 1, 2024, and end date of September 30, 2029. The service provider must have at least 5 years of experience providing bottled water service in a commercial, industrial, or public agency setting. Bidders are expected to submit their bids through the BidNet Direct website by August 6, 2024.

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The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Court's current vendor for this service is DS Services of America, Inc., and the Court's annual spend on bottled water over the last 4 fiscal years has ranged from approximately $25,000 to $32,000. The IFB does not provide any information about pricing terms, funding requirements, or sources. Bidders must offer government or most favored customer rates, and the Court will not reimburse any expenses or make progress payments.