City of Dublin - Alcohol Beverage Operations for City-Hosted Events - RFP 2026
City of DublinCity · Dublin, CA- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Shelby Perry
- (925) 556-4508
The 30-second brief
The City of Dublin is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations to provide alcoholic beverage operations for City-hosted special events. This opportunity includes managing beverage service, staffing, licensing, permitting, and responsible alcohol operations across a variety of community and signature events, including St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Splatter Festival, Summer Concert Series, and Night Market at St. Pat's Row. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including nonprofit status, valid City of Dublin Business License, State Board of Equalization Temporary Seller’s Permit, adult volunteers age 21 or older, and comprehensive insurance including liquor liability coverage. The initial contract term is 2 years with individual event assignments made annually. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Applicants must: Be a nonprofit organization based in and serving Dublin residents for at least one year. Possess a valid City of Dublin Business License and State Board of Equalization Temporary Seller’s Permit. Have sufficient adult volunteers age 21 or older to staff the event. Have the cash resources and organizational approval necessary to obtain the required insurance. Provide required proof of insurance, including liquor liability coverage. FINAL RFP - Alcoholic Beverage … Be able to obtain and maintain all required ABC licenses, permits, health permits, and other authorizations. Be capable of meeting all staffing, training, cash-handling, inventory, and responsible beverage service requirements. FINAL RFP - Alcoholic Beverage … Additional Tier 1 qualifications: Applicants must also have documented prior experience operating beverage service at a City of Dublin special event, provide records of applicable ABC licenses, two City staff references, and a written Beverage Operations Plan.
Demonstrated experience partnering with the City of Dublin on beverage operations / demonstrated event or volunteer operations experience 30%, Volunteer capacity and staffing plan 25%, Financial capacity, insurance readiness, and cash handling approach 20%, Understanding of licensing, permitting, and responsible service obligations 20%, Connection to and service of the Dublin community 5%
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Summary
The City of Dublin is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations to provide alcoholic beverage operations for City-hosted special events.
This opportunity includes managing beverage service, staffing, licensing, permitting, and responsible alcohol operations across a variety of community and signature events, including St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Splatter Festival, Summer Concert Series, and Night Market at St. Pat's Row. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including nonprofit status, valid City of Dublin Business License, State Board of Equalization Temporary Seller’s Permit, adult volunteers age 21 or older, and comprehensive insurance including liquor liability coverage. The initial contract term is 2 years with individual event assignments made annually. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstrated experience partnering with the City of Dublin on beverage operations / demonstrated event or volunteer operations experience 30%, Volunteer capacity and staffing plan 25%, Financial capacity, insurance readiness, and cash handling approach 20%, Understanding of licensing, permitting, and responsible service obligations 20%, Connection to and service of the Dublin community 5%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Applicants must: Be a nonprofit organization based in and serving Dublin residents for at least one year. Possess a valid City of Dublin Business License and State Board of Equalization Temporary Seller’s Permit. Have sufficient adult volunteers age 21 or older to staff the event. Have the cash resources and organizational approval necessary to obtain the required insurance. Provide required proof of insurance, including liquor liability coverage. FINAL RFP - Alcoholic Beverage … Be able to obtain and maintain all required ABC licenses, permits, health permits, and other authorizations. Be capable of meeting all staffing, training, cash-handling, inventory, and responsible beverage service requirements. FINAL RFP - Alcoholic Beverage … Additional Tier 1 qualifications: Applicants must also have documented prior experience operating beverage service at a City of Dublin special event, provide records of applicable ABC licenses, two City staff references, and a written Beverage Operations Plan.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proof of nonprofit status
- Letter from the Board of Directors
- Typed answers to proposal questions
- Completed application coversheet
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Dublin, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Dublin?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Shelby Perry.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Dublin in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shelby Perry at (925) 556-4508. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Applicants must: Be a nonprofit organization based in and serving Dublin residents for at least one year. Possess a valid City of Dublin Business License and State Board of Equalization Temporary Seller’s Permit. Have sufficient adult volunteers age 21 or older to staff the event. Have the cash reso. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated experience partnering with the City of Dublin on beverage operations / demonstrated event or volunteer operations experience 30%, Volunteer capacity and staffing plan 25%, Financial capac..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Dublin?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proof of nonprofit status, Letter from the Board of Directors, Typed answers to proposal questions, Completed application coversheet. Review the full document from City of Dublin for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dublin, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.