Campus-Wide Beverage Vending and Pouring Rights

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a single, long‑term beverage partner to manage all pouring rights, vending operations, and associated marketing/sponsorship across its campuses, facilities, and Charlotte 49ers athletics venues. The contract spans ten years (July 5 2027 – July 4 2037) and requires the vendor to supply a full beverage portfolio, install and maintain vending equipment, create athletics activation plans, and deliver campus‑wide engagement and sustainability initiatives. Vendors must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal site visit on September 24, 2026, submit questions by September 29, and deliver a complete technical and financial proposal by October 22, 2026. The award is expected December 15, 2026. • 10‑year exclusive contract for campus‑wide beverage vending and pouring rights • Provide product selection, equipment, cashless payment, telemetry, and maintenance • Develop athletics partnership, branding, and activation plans for 49ers venues • Create campus engagement, sustainability, and donated‑product programs • Submit detailed transition, implementation, and monthly reporting plans • Mandatory pre‑proposal site visit (Sept 24, 2026) and written questions deadline (Sept 29) • Proposal deadline: Oct 22, 2026 2:00 PM ET; award anticipated Dec 15, 2026