BC-21533-B Exclusive Beverage and Pouring Rights RFP

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a qualified vendor to assume exclusive beverage and pouring rights across its entire campus for a ten‑year term, with three optional two‑year renewals. The contractor will supply, install, and maintain vending machines, fountain dispensers, and bag‑in‑a‑box beverage systems; provide a full range of cold beverages (including healthier options); manage all licensing, taxes, and compliance; integrate with UMBC’s campus card payment system; and deliver marketing, sponsorship, and promotional services that align with university events, athletics, and sustainability goals. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract, and the vendor must demonstrate at least ten years of comparable experience, financial stability, and the ability to support a multi‑facility campus environment. • Provide and maintain ~51 vending machines across 28 locations plus future sites. • Supply bottled, canned, and fountain beverages, including low‑sugar and water options. • Coordinate with UMBC Dining Services (Chartwells) and the UMBC Bookstore for product sales. • Integrate payment with UMBC Retriever Card and other approved methods. • Offer marketing, signage, and sponsorship opportunities (including arena advertising). • Meet a 5% MBE subcontracting goal and comply with all state/federal regulations. • Deliver equipment, inventory, and service support with a minimum $50 petty‑cash fund on‑site.