# Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa #OCA-26-1519

Alcohol beverage supply and event bar services for Tuscaloosa River Market

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** OCA-26-1519
**NAICS:** 722410, 445320

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking a licensed alcohol vendor to supply and operate beverage bars at Tuscaloosa River Market events.
- **Government buyer:** City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; office: Tuscaloosa River Market. No sub-agency is specified.
- **Named brands / OEMs:** Requested beer examples include **Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling, and Corona**, or equivalents. No manufacturer or selected vendor is identified by company name.
- **Beverages requested:** Domestic and premium beer in 12-ounce servings; Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Grigio in 6-ounce servings; house vodka, bourbon, rum, and tequila; vendor-proposed call liquors, specialty drinks, signature drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Quantities and part numbers are not specified.
- **Services and equipment:** Supply beverage inventory and bar equipment; staff and train bartenders and ID checkers; operate and set up bars in coordination with the River Market Manager; provide ice as needed; and clean service areas, remove trash and vendor materials, and restore the facility after events.
- **Event scale:** The market hosts about 170 private events annually, averaging 200 guests, with attendance ranging from 100 to 1,600. The vendor must plan for a large event requiring nine bars, 18 bartenders, and ID checkers.
- **Notable requirements:** A special-events retail alcohol license and at least $1 million each in liquor-liability and general-liability insurance are required. The vendor pays the City 10% of beverage sales and service fees, excluding gratuities, and cannot charge above its approved price listing.

### Description

The City of Tuscaloosa seeks proposals to select an alcohol vendor for Tuscaloosa River Market events. The vendor will supply alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, provide and train staff, operate the bars, and coordinate bar setups with the River Market Manager. Services also include providing equipment, cleaning service areas, removing trash and vendor materials, and accommodating events of up to 1,600 guests. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. CST on December 3, 2026; the selected firm is expected to begin work by April 1, 2027, under a three-year contract.

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