This is an invitation to submit a proposal for exclusive pouring rights, the right to sell fountain beverages and soft drink vending at Colorado Mesa University in exchange for a five or ten year contract in accordance with the information, specifications and requirements set out in this document.
The goal of this RFP is to develop a corporate partnership that will provide the students, faculty and staff of Colorado Mesa University with a continuing beverage contract wherein quality, service and revenues are primary considerations. The partnership we are hoping to develop is not just about selling products. Colorado Mesa University pursues values aligned partnerships where partners integrate ways to help CMU fulfill its mission, vision and values while developing funds and scholarships for CMU departments including Athletics, the CMU Foundation, Marketing and Communication and Public Relations initiatives, and other auxiliary enterprises. To achieve these goals the partnership must support the fundamental core values of each party. Any resulting agreement must embody the mission and vision and values of Colorado Mesa University.
The University’s general goal is to improve beverage services and increase net revenues by maximizing the availability of products, enhancing the quality of brands offered to students, strengthening CMU brand recognition in local retail environments, offering marketing and sales opportunities and developing strategies that benefit the University and the beverage provider. It is anticipated that an exclusive five or ten year agreement for beverages will provide additional revenue to support CMU programs.
The Colorado Mesa University of 2025 is a Human Scale University where we are a model of the world we want to create. We are looking for corporate partners who share our vision and values. The resulting contract for soft drink vending and exclusive pouring rights will partner with a company who is willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.
