Albert Lea Public School District Awards Food Services Contract to Pepsi-cola Bottling Company of Rochester (July 2026)

Albert Lea Public Schools approved a one-year exclusive beverage agreement with Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Rochester from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The deal includes a $1,000 signing bonus, per-case rebates on bottled products, and provision of dispensing equipment and vending machines. Pepsi will be the district’s sole non-alcoholic beverage supplier during the term.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Signing bonus $1,000.00; $3.00 per case rebate on 20oz - 24 count bottles; $1.50 per case rebate on 20oz or less – 12 count bottles

Contract type

FOOD_SERVICES

Contract term

08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027 (one-year exclusive beverage agreement)

Renewal date

2027-07-31

Renewal

Initial exclusive term is one year from 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027; upon expiration or termination, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Rochester holds a right of first refusal to match competing supply offers. Termination for material breach is allowed with 90-day cure period, with prorated repayment of upfront payments.

Document type

Agreement

Source document

Albert Lea Public Schools Exclusive Beverage Agreement 2026-07-20

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the food services contract by Albert Lea Public School District?

Pepsi-cola Bottling Company of Rochester was awarded this food services contract by Albert Lea Public School District, as recorded on July 20, 2026. The contract value is Signing bonus $1,000.00; $3.00 per case rebate on 20oz - 24 count bottles; $1.50 per case rebate on 20oz or less – 12 count bottles.

How much is the Pepsi-cola Bottling Company of Rochester contract with Albert Lea Public School District worth?

The Pepsi-cola Bottling Company of Rochester contract with Albert Lea Public School District is valued at Signing bonus $1,000.00; $3.00 per case rebate on 20oz - 24 count bottles; $1.50 per case rebate on 20oz or less – 12 count bottles, covering food services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Food Services contract, documented as a agreement record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Albert Lea Public Schools Exclusive Beverage Agreement 2026-07-20 (Agreement), dated July 20, 2026 from Albert Lea Public School District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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