When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $5,000 – $25,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Dublin. The work is located in Dublin, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced event beverage operator with a history of managing alcoholic beverage services. Capable of serving large-scale signature events and community events. Strong financial controls and fundraising-oriented operations. Demonstrated compliance with alcohol regulations and public safety requirements. Sufficient staffing and operational capacity for a two-year city contract.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Dublin, California, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

The city seeks an experienced vendor to manage alcoholic beverage operations for signature and community events. The contract term is two years and involves fundraising, event operations, financial management, and public safety responsibilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a nonprofit organization based in and serving residents of the City of Dublin for at least one year
Must possess a valid Dublin business license
Must possess a State Board of Equalization Temporary Sellers Permit
Must obtain commercial, automobile, and liquor liability insurance
Must provide sufficient adult volunteers ages 21+
Must have an on-site Beverage Manager who has completed the Responsible Beverage Service Training Program
Must submit a written Beverage Operations Plan
Tier 1 applicants must demonstrate documented prior experience operating beverage service at a City of Dublin event

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000 – $25,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: October 5th, 2026

Proposals Due: November 5th, 2026

Questions & Addendums Due: November 10th, 2026

Interviews: November 16th – 19th, 2026

Selection & Notification: December 3rd, 2026

Agreement Begins: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 10, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Dublin

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing city is seeking a vendor to provide alcoholic beverage operations services for city-hosted events. The selected beverage operator will manage and operate alcoholic beverage service across the city’s special event portfolio, including signature events and community events.

The engagement represents a significant fundraising and public visibility opportunity, while also requiring substantial operational capability and responsibility for financial management and public safety. The contract period will be two years.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $5,000 – $25,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Dublin. The work is located in Dublin, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced event beverage operator with a history of managing alcoholic beverage services
Capable of serving large-scale signature events and community events
Strong financial controls and fundraising-oriented operations
Demonstrated compliance with alcohol regulations and public safety requirements
Sufficient staffing and operational capacity for a two-year city contract

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