Shelby County Board of Education - CNP Bottled Water, Cups and Cooler Rental - BID # 26-09 (2026)
Shelby County School DistrictSchool · Columbiana, AL- Due
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The Shelby County Board of Education is requesting bids for CNP Bottled Water, Cups and Cooler Rental for schools throughout Shelby County, Alabama under Bid # 26-09. The required goods and services include 5-gallon water (distilled, natural spring, filter, and purified), monthly cooler rental (top loader and bottom loader capable of holding 5-gallon containers), dispenser cups (plastic and styrofoam in various sizes), and bottled spring and purified water in various sizes (10 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz). The contract includes ongoing cleaning, maintenance, and serving equipment for water coolers, with delivery and replacement required at least once weekly and/or twice monthly inside school kitchen receiving points. The initial contract period is for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2026, with the option to extend for an additional two years upon mutual consent. No bid bond is required. Bids are governed by the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, USDA Buy American provisions, and E-Verify compliance.
5-gallon water (distilled, Natural spring, Filter, Purified), Monthly cooler rental (top loader, Bottom loader), Dispenser cups (plastic 7 oz, Styrofoam 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz), Bottled water (spring water 10 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz; purified water 16.9 oz), Water cooler cleaning and maintenance services
Price, quality, conformity with specifications, purpose for which required, terms of delivery, past service and experience
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Summary
The Shelby County Board of Education is requesting bids for CNP Bottled Water, Cups and Cooler Rental for schools throughout Shelby County, Alabama under Bid # 26-09.
The required goods and services include 5-gallon water (distilled, natural spring, filter, and purified), monthly cooler rental (top loader and bottom loader capable of holding 5-gallon containers), dispenser cups (plastic and styrofoam in various sizes), and bottled spring and purified water in various sizes (10 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz). The contract includes ongoing cleaning, maintenance, and serving equipment for water coolers, with delivery and replacement required at least once weekly and/or twice monthly inside school kitchen receiving points. The initial contract period is for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2026, with the option to extend for an additional two years upon mutual consent. No bid bond is required. Bids are governed by the Alabama Competitive Bid Law, USDA Buy American provisions, and E-Verify compliance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price
- Quality
- Conformity with specifications
- Purpose for which required
- Terms of delivery
- Past service and experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5-gallon water (distilled, Natural spring, Filter, Purified), Monthly cooler rental (top loader, Bottom loader), Dispenser cups (plastic 7 oz, Styrofoam 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz), Bottled water (spring water 10 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz; purified water 16.9 oz), Water cooler cleaning and maintenance services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid Summary Page
- Certificate of Compliance with Specifications
- Deviation Form
- Certificate Regarding Lobbying
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Debarment and Suspension Certificate
- Alabama Immigration Law Form
- Submit to
- Shelby County Board of Education, Child Nutrition Department, P.O. Box 1910, 410 East College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Columbiana, AL
- Reported agency
- Shelby County Board of Education
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Shelby County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 30, 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: Shelby County Board of Education, Child Nutrition Department, P.O. Box 1910, 410 East College Street, Columbiana, AL 35051.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Shelby County School District 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 Bid 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: 5-gallon water (distilled, Natural spring, Filter, Purified), Monthly cooler rental (top loader, Bottom loader), Dispenser cups (plastic 7 oz, Styrofoam 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz), Bottled water (spring water 10 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz; purified water 16.9 oz), Water cooler cleaning and maintenance services. 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: "Price, quality, conformity with specifications, purpose for which required, terms of delivery, past service and experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Shelby County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Shelby County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Shelby County School District 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Bid Summary Page, Certificate of Compliance with Specifications, Deviation Form, Certificate Regarding Lobbying, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Debarment and Suspension Certificate, Alabama Immigration Law. Review the full document from Shelby County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbiana, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.