Bottled Water / WPS

The City of Worcester solicited a sealed‑bid for the supply and delivery of bottled water to all public schools within the district. The award went to Blue Triton Brands, Inc., which must provide 55,000 cases of 16‑17 oz spring water and 85,000 cases of 8 oz spring water annually, with deliveries at least once per week (potentially twice). The vendor must also supply refrigeration units/barrel coolers upon request at no charge, provide product analysis, and meet specific insurance and bonding requirements. The contract runs for two years (September 2022‑September 2024) with a possible third‑year extension. • Scope: 140,000 cases of bottled water per year to > 40 school locations. • Delivery: Minimum weekly, up to twice weekly, with optional free refrigeration equipment. • Procurement: Lowest net price sealed‑bid; award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. • Insurance/Bonding: $1 M/$2 M general liability, $1 M auto liability; performance/payment bonds required (no dollar amount specified). • Renewal: Optional third‑year renewal at City’s discretion.