City of Santa Maria - Alcohol Beverage Service Providers (Non-Exclusive) - RP-2026/002 (2026)
City of Santa MariaCity · Santa Maria, CA- Due
- Aug 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Shannon Mendez
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide non-exclusive alcohol beverage services for permitted events at designated City community centers, including Japanese Community Center, Veterans Memorial Community Center, Minami Community Center, and additional facilities as designated. The selected vendors will provide licensed bartenders, bar equipment and materials such as portable bars, glassware, mixers, and ice, while maintaining valid California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications. Compensation shall be the greater of a $5,000 annual minimum guarantee or ten percent of gross alcohol beverage sales, with an initial contract term of two years and two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions regarding the RFP due by July 24, 2026.
Experience and Qualifications, Service Quality, Pricing, Financial Benefit to the City, Compliance with Requirements
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Summary
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide non-exclusive alcohol beverage services for permitted events at designated City community centers, including Japanese Community Center, Veterans Memorial Community Center, Minami Community Center, and additional facilities as designated.
The selected vendors will provide licensed bartenders, bar equipment and materials such as portable bars, glassware, mixers, and ice, while maintaining valid California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications. Compensation shall be the greater of a $5,000 annual minimum guarantee or ten percent of gross alcohol beverage sales, with an initial contract term of two years and two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions regarding the RFP due by July 24, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience and Qualifications
- Service Quality
- Pricing
- Financial Benefit to the City
- Compliance with Requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Company profile and experience
- Proof of valid ABC licensing
- Description of services and staffing (including RBS certification)
- Pricing schedule
- Financial proposal including revenue share or guarantee
- References
- Submit to
- City of Santa Maria, Recreation and Parks Department, Attn: Shannon Mendez, 615 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Santa Maria, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Santa Maria?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Santa Maria, Recreation and Parks Department, Attn: Shannon Mendez, 615 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. For questions, contact Shannon Mendez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Maria 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 Shannon Mendez. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Experience and Qualifications, Service Quality, Pricing, Financial Benefit to the City, Compliance with Requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Santa Maria?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Santa Maria are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Santa Maria 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 2 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: Company profile and experience, Proof of valid ABC licensing, Description of services and staffing (including RBS certification), Pricing schedule, Financial proposal including revenue share or guaran. Review the full document from City of Santa Maria for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Maria, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.