Description
The City of Chicago is seeking a vendor to supply bottled drinking water (16.9 oz cases and 5‑gal bottles), distilled water, and to provide rental, delivery, and maintenance of electric hot‑and‑cold water coolers for a 36‑month period. The contractor must meet strict delivery windows, maintain inventory for rapid 72‑hour response, and perform monthly cooler maintenance and end‑of‑contract pick‑up. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with various incentive options for local, MBE/WBE, veteran‑owned, and alternative‑vehicle participation.
• Supply approx. 29 000 cases of 16.9 oz bottled water, 76 400 five‑gallon bottles, plus distilled water quantities.
• Rent and service roughly 15 170 cooler‑months of electric hot‑and‑cold water dispensers, with 12‑month maintenance cycles.
• Deliver within 72 business hours (emergency 2‑hour delivery), operate Mon‑Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., and manage end‑of‑contract equipment removal.