Bottled Water Services

This contract provides McHenry County with a comprehensive bottled‑water service, including delivery of 5‑gallon water containers, rental of water‑cooler dispensers, and container‑deposit handling for multiple county facilities. The vendor must supply three types of dispensers (cold‑only, cold/room‑temperature, and hot/cold), manage pickup of empty bottles, and be prepared to deliver emergency water to the Valley Hi Nursing Facility if the normal water supply is compromised. The agreement spans a mandatory two‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions, covering an estimated 165 bottles per month across dozens of county locations. • Scope: Monthly/bi‑monthly delivery of 5‑gallon bottled water, dispenser rental, container‑deposit management, and emergency water provision. • Duration: Mandatory Dec 1 2023 – Nov 30 2025, with optional extensions to Dec 2026 – Nov 2027. • Vendor Requirement: Must submit electronic PDFs, provide three references, certifications, a completed vendor information form, and a W‑9; bid security of 10 % of total bid is required.