When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

It was issued by Deschutes County. The work is located in Redmond, Oregon, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced beverage concession and event hospitality operator. Licensed provider with expertise in alcoholic-beverage service compliance. Proven ability to manage county fairs, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and private functions. Capable of operating multiple bars, beer gardens, hospitality areas, and points of sale. Strong inventory management, secure storage, and financial reporting capabilities. Established operations in Oregon or familiarity with applicable state and local licensing requirements.

Beverage Handling Services (Due October 8, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Redmond, Oregon, United StatesPosted: September 11, 2026Deadline: October 8, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority seeks a qualified vendor to manage beverage sales and alcohol service for diverse events and the annual county fair in Redmond, Oregon. The scope includes event coordination, licensed beverage operations, procurement, secure storage, and detailed inventory reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be certified to provide planning, staffing, procurement, setup, operation, management, and closeout of alcoholic-beverage sales
Must hold valid OLCC liquor licenses and permits
Must maintain required insurance coverage types and amounts as outlined in Exhibit A
Must provide an on-site manager with authority to make operational and compliance decisions
Must ensure all staff are trained in responsible alcohol service and hold valid OLCC Alcohol Service Permits
Must furnish and operate a secure point-of-sale system
Must not subcontract any services
Must be currently not involved in litigation or arbitration concerning performance of similar services

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

RFP advertisement: October 9th, 2026

Last day to submit questions: September 30th, 2026

Date of final addendum: October 2nd, 2026

Last day to protest solicitation materials: October 6th, 2026

Proposal due date: October 8th, 2026

RFP review completed: October 21st, 2026

Interviews (if held): October 26th-30th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: November 18th, 2026

Notice to proceed: December 1st, 2026

Contract start: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 30, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Deschutes County

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Redmond, Oregon is seeking a vendor to provide beverage handling services for events held at its facilities. Services may be required for events produced by third-party renters when alcoholic-beverage service is requested or required under facility rental agreements, as well as for conferences, concerts, sporting events, festivals, banquets, rodeos, trade shows, auctions, private functions, and other facility-approved events.

The provider will support the annual county fair, including designated public sales areas, beer gardens, entertainment venues, VIP and hospitality areas, and other approved locations. Responsibilities include the retail sale and service of beer, wine, cider, distilled spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and related products in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and facility-approved event plans.

The vendor will operate approved points of sale, portable and permanent bars, beer gardens, hospitality areas, and other alcohol-service locations identified in event operations plans. Additional responsibilities include obtaining facility approval for product selections, brands, package sizes, pricing categories, and exclusive-pour or sponsorship arrangements; maintaining secure storage; controlling inventory; and reporting deliveries, transfers, sales, complimentary products, breakage, spoilage, returns, theft, and beginning and ending inventory for the county fair and other events as required.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Deschutes County. The work is located in Redmond, Oregon, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced beverage concession and event hospitality operator
Licensed provider with expertise in alcoholic-beverage service compliance
Proven ability to manage county fairs, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and private functions
Capable of operating multiple bars, beer gardens, hospitality areas, and points of sale
Strong inventory management, secure storage, and financial reporting capabilities
Established operations in Oregon or familiarity with applicable state and local licensing requirements

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