City of Tuscaloosa - Alcohol Vendor for Tuscaloosa River Market - OCA-26-1519 (2026)
City of TuscaloosaCity · Tuscaloosa, AL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Alexis Clark
The 30-second brief
The City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama is requesting proposals from qualified businesses to serve as the exclusive alcohol vendor for the Tuscaloosa River Market under solicitation OCA-26-1519. The vendor will supply all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage inventories, provide professional staffing, ID checkers, and bar equipment, and operate all bars for approximately 170 private events annually. The scope requires managing bar setups, ice, trash removal, and cleanup for events ranging from 100 to 1,600 guests. Proposals are due by 10:00 am CST on December 3, 2026, submitted via email to Alexis Clark. The initial contract term is three years starting April 1, 2027, with the vendor paying a 10% royalty on total beverage sales and service fees while maintaining required dram shop and general liability insurance.
Bar Set Up Fee, Domestic Beer 12oz, Premium Beer 12oz, Wine 6oz, House Liquors, Call Liquors, Signature drinks, Donated Alcohol, Corkage fees per bottle of wine, Pour fee per draft beer
Experience and Qualifications, Price list, License and insurance
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Summary
The City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama is requesting proposals from qualified businesses to serve as the exclusive alcohol vendor for the Tuscaloosa River Market under solicitation OCA-26-1519.
The vendor will supply all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage inventories, provide professional staffing, ID checkers, and bar equipment, and operate all bars for approximately 170 private events annually. The scope requires managing bar setups, ice, trash removal, and cleanup for events ranging from 100 to 1,600 guests. Proposals are due by 10:00 am CST on December 3, 2026, submitted via email to Alexis Clark. The initial contract term is three years starting April 1, 2027, with the vendor paying a 10% royalty on total beverage sales and service fees while maintaining required dram shop and general liability insurance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Experience and Qualifications
- Price list
- License and insurance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Bar Set Up Fee
- Domestic Beer 12oz
- Premium Beer 12oz
- Wine 6oz
- House Liquors
- Call Liquors
- Signature drinks
- Donated Alcohol
- Corkage fees per bottle of wine
- Pour fee per draft beer
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- General experience
- Professional references
- List of currently held alcohol licenses
- Plan of action for servicing varying bar service needs
- Photos of bar service equipment
- Price per drink listing
- Acknowledgement of 10% sales royalty arrangement
- Special events retail alcohol license
- Certificates of Insurance for Dram Shop and General Liability
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Tuscaloosa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 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 Alexis Clark.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Tuscaloosa in AL, 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 Alexis Clark. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bar Set Up Fee, Domestic Beer 12oz, Premium Beer 12oz, Wine 6oz, House Liquors, Call Liquors, Signature drinks, Donated Alcohol, Corkage fees per bottle of wine, Pour fee per draft beer. 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: "Experience and Qualifications, Price list, License and insurance" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Tuscaloosa?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Tuscaloosa are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Tuscaloosa 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 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: General experience, Professional references, List of currently held alcohol licenses, Plan of action for servicing varying bar service needs, Photos of bar service equipment, Price per drink listing,. Review the full document from City of Tuscaloosa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tuscaloosa, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.