Nevada Ionwave #5590-CB

Exclusive non-alcoholic beverage supply and equipment services for UNLV event centers

UNLV is seeking an exclusive supplier to provide non-alcoholic beverages and related equipment for resale at its event centers. - Government buyer: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); the bid document identifies UNLV Department of Purchasing and Contracts. The draft contract also names the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. - OEMs and vendors: No beverage manufacturers, OEMs, or supplier vendors are named; bidders are expected to propose brands and prices. - Products requested: Bottled spring water, flavored non-carbonated water, sports drinks, carbonated beverages in 20 oz bottles and 12 oz cans, juice-based beverages, 20 lb CO₂ cylinders, and bulk CO₂ priced per pound. No quantities or part numbers are specified for these products. - Equipment: 10 countertop coolers and 60 stand-up coolers are anticipated for the Thomas & Mack Center. The supplier must also provide and maintain event beverage storage equipment, a promotional trailer, and storage trailers for bottled and canned beverages at no additional charge. - Exclusive service: Provide exclusive rights to sell, promote, and advertise non-alcoholic beverages for resale at public events in the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Bidders propose an annual exclusivity fee; volume discounts may be offered. Advertising and sponsorship rights outside concession and portable stands are excluded. - Notable requirements: No purchase quantities are guaranteed. Product prices, exclusivity fees, and discounts are described as fixed during the initial contract period, with price adjustments potentially requested before that period ends. The draft contract service description contains an inconsistent student-athlete health-insurance broker title, while its recitals and scope describe the beverage opportunity.

Description

The Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is soliciting bids for an exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider for resale at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Selection will be based on proposed price and the needs of the Event Centers. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM). The bid opening is scheduled for December 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.

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