Pouring rights services

The state of Texas, through Stephen F. Austin State University, an agency and institution of higher education, is seeking proposals for a Pouring Rights Services contract to provide exclusive beverage services and supply beverages for dining and concessions across the university's entire campus in Nacogdoches County. The selected contractor will be required to provide beverage fountain machines, beverages, and related services, in exchange for monetary and non-monetary consideration, including sponsorship fees, royalty rates, minimum annual royalty guarantees, product donations, and other compensation. The university is evaluating proposals based on the financial package, quality of goods and services, and the proposer's reputation and past relationship with the university. The RFP has a proposal due date of January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM CST, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for November 30, 2023, and vendor presentations in late January/early February 2024. The initial contract term is 5 years, with an optional 5-year renewal.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The university has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, but has provided details on its existing beverage equipment and volume data. The RFP does not include any information on the potential award value or budget range for this contract.