Bottled Water and Beverage Dispensing Services

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks qualified vendors to supply bottled water and beverage dispensing services to members of the Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative for the contract year 2027. The contract runs from January 1 2027 through December 31 2027 and covers a range of bottled water sizes and types. Bids must be submitted electronically through the program’s online portal by the close date of 19 Nov 2026. The program encourages participation from small, minority‑, women‑, and labor‑surplus‑area businesses. Vendors must provide new, first‑class products, meet all packaging, labeling, and warranty requirements, and be able to deliver within ten business days of a purchase order. The award will be based on price, quality, reputation, delivery capability, and compliance with diversity goals. • Supply various bottled water sizes/types for schools and other members. • Contract term: 1 year (2027). • Submission deadline: 19 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM CT, via encrypted online system. • Delivery required within 10 working days of order; freight prepaid, F.O.B. destination. • Minimum warranty: 90 days or manufacturer’s standard, whichever is greater. • No substitutions allowed unless pre‑approved. • Evaluation criteria include price, quality, past performance, and ability to meet diversity objectives.