City of Kingsport Beverage Pouring Rights RFP 2026
City of KingsportCity · Kingsport, TN- Due
- Apr 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
Seeks proposals for a beverage pouring rights and advertising partnership for Kingsport City Schools facilities, excluding cafeteria operations. Includes requirements for equipment, marketing, and financial proposals.
Signed proposal bid, Financial proposal, Contract servicing plan, Marketing initiatives, Business opportunity outline, Exclusivity outline
Financial structure of proposal, Contract servicing plan, Marketing initiatives to support the athletic programs, Term of proposal, Business opportunity requirements, Contract exclusivity
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Summary
Seeks proposals for a beverage pouring rights and advertising partnership for Kingsport City Schools facilities, excluding cafeteria operations. Includes requirements for equipment, marketing, and financial proposals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Financial structure of proposal
- Contract servicing plan
- Marketing initiatives to support the athletic programs
- Term of proposal
- Business opportunity requirements
- Contract exclusivity
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Signed proposal bid
- Financial proposal
- Contract servicing plan
- Marketing initiatives
- Business opportunity outline
- Exclusivity outline
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Compliance Affidavit(s)
- Attachment A-Beverage Equipment/Supplies List
- Attachment B-Additional Considerations/Benefits
- Scope location
- Kingsport, Tennessee
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Kingsport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 2, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Kingsport in TN, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Signed proposal bid, Financial proposal, Contract servicing plan, Marketing initiatives, Business opportunity outline, Exclusivity outline. 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: "Financial structure of proposal, Contract servicing plan, Marketing initiatives to support the athletic programs, Term of proposal, Business opportunity requirements, Contract exclusivity" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Kingsport?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Kingsport are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Kingsport regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Compliance Affidavit(s), Attachment A-Beverage Equipment/Supplies List, Attachment B-Additional Considerations/Benefits. Review the full document from City of Kingsport for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kingsport, Tennessee. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.