Aluminum Resealable Screw-Top Bottled Water

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking sealed bids for the supply of aluminum resealable screw-top bottled water. The contract will be for a term of one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The City requires a reliable supplier capable of providing a consistent, high-quality product that meets all applicable federal, state, and local standards for safe purified drinking water. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the product to the City's specified locations. Key requirements include: * Bottle capacity: 16 fl oz * Bottle material: aluminum, BPA-free * Bottle mouth type and closure: standard or wide-mouth opening with a resealable screw-on cap * Bottle durability: 100% recyclable aluminum product suitable for reuse * Packaging: 24 units per case * Annual quantity: 2,100 cases (estimated) * Water quality requirements: purified and sodium-free * Shelf-life: not less than 180 days after delivery and acceptance * Regulatory compliance: meets all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards for safe purified drinking water. Some of the key requirements for the delivery of the product include: * Delivery location: 3300 Terminal Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, or any alternate locations specified in the purchase order * Delivery time and lead time: standard delivery within 15 business days after receipt of order, emergency delivery within 48 hours after receipt of order * Delivery conditions: all products must arrive palletized and shrink wrapped, must use standard 40×48 inch pallets unless otherwise approved, successful bidder is responsible for unloading and pallet removal (if required).