BOTTLED WATER-24

Stephen F. Austin State University issued an informal solicitation for bottled‑water services, including water dispenser rental, bulk 5‑gallon bottled water, paper cups, and emergency water supply. The contract was awarded to Best Water Store, a local vendor, for a one‑year term with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals. Pricing is required to be firm for the contract year, and the University may apply a bidder‑proposed escalation rate on each anniversary. The scope emphasizes on‑site installation, maintenance, rapid repair (48 hr), and a 5‑day response to new equipment or supply requests. No minimum or maximum order quantities are guaranteed, making the agreement “as‑needed.” The overall value appears modest, reflecting a pilot‑type or low‑volume procurement. • Scope: dispenser rental + 5‑gal bottled water + paper cups + emergency water. • Term: 1 yr (Sept 1 2022 – Aug 31 2023) with up to two 1‑yr renewals. • Evaluation: only dispenser rental and bulk water are used for award decision; other items are price‑included only.