Waterfront Government Bids & RFPs

The City of Burlington is accepting proposals for soda vending services, and the deadline for submission is April 28, 2026, at 4 PM. The bid notice states, submit an electronic copy in pdf format of the proposal via email to burlington parks, recreation waterfront department no later than 4 pm april 28, 2026.

The concessionaire shall pay a sum of rent on a monthly basis, due on the first of each month. In addition, the concessionaire shall remit an additional payment of x% of total gross receipts on an annual/quarterly/monthly basis. The bid notice states, concessionaire shall pay to the city a sum of rent on a monthly basis for the duration of the agreement, due and payable on the first of each month following the effective date of this agreement. In addition to the monthly sum due and payable as outlined in section 8a, concessionaire shall remit to the city an additional payment of x of total gross receipts on an annualquarterlymonthly basis.

Proposals will be rated according to the following criteria: qualifications (20 points), cost (10 points), returning concessionaire (5 points), and vending experience in public spaces (15 points). The bid notice states, he proposals will be rated according to the following criteria total of 60 points possible: a. qualifications 20 points possible b. cost 10 points possible c. returning concessionaire 5 points d. vending experience in public spaces 15 points possible.

The City of Burlington is accepting proposals from qualified professional individuals, firms, partnerships, or corporations having specific experience in soda vending. The bid notice states, he city is accepting proposals from qualified professional individuals, firms, partnerships or corporations having specific experience as identified in this rfp.

A site visit will be conducted if requested at either or both sites. The bid notice states, a site visit will be conducted if requested at either or both sites.

Questions concerning this RFP should be directed to Alec Kaeding and received by 4 PM on April 16, 2026. The bid notice states, questions concerning this rfp should be directed to alec kaeding and received by 4 pm april16, 2026.

The bid notice states that the award will be made on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis, which shifts cost risks to the contractor once awarded. This acquisition approach supports the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8a Business Development Program.

The bid notice indicates that Genesis 360 LLC was selected based on the USCG's satisfaction with previous and ongoing work performed within their installation boundary. Market research included individual marketing meetings, review of capabilities and surety statements, past experience, communication with SBA business development specialists, and review of company profiles.

The bid notice states that interested parties should respond no later than 2:00 p. m. CEST on 20 April 2026.

The bid notice states that the government will give fair consideration to all awardees in placing orders based on criteria stated in the solicitation.

Potential offerors who are interested in this acquisition are requested to provide a limited capabilities statement that describes the firms experience in performing design-bid-build or design-build work that is of a similar size, scope, and magnitude as described in this announcement. Include the agency who issued the contract, contract number, duration of the contract, description of the work performed, and total dollar amount or maximum amount of the contract. Provide no more than two example projects, and limit submission to ten pages.

The bid notice states that the total amount of orders that may be placed under this MACC shall not exceed 175 million.

A preliminary site visit is mandatory for this bid. The notice states, Unfamiliarity with the size or configuration of the tank due to missed prebid site visit will not be a reason for reconsideration of costs.