Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
7/14/2021 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Approval of Cold Beverage Contract Services  
Vision 2026:
Financial & Facilities Management 1
Continue to ensure a balanced budget that builds and maintains a fund balance that meets Board policy.
 
Policy:
 
Background:
In July 2016, the Board approved a five (5) year beverage vending contract with Pepsi Beverages Company (Pepsi Americas) which expires on July 31, 2021. This contract set the vending prices and established commission rates for the product categories. The products available to students follow the guidelines of the USDA Smart Snacks Requirements for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), as well as our District Wellness Policy.  
File Attachment:
Pepsi contract submitted 7-8-21.pdf
 
Summary:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was let for a new five-year term. Three (3) vendors replied to the RFP including Pepsi Beverages Company, Great Lakes Coca-Cola, and Compass Group USA, Inc. After review and analysis, Pepsi’s proposal is the most beneficial for the District, and is projected to generate revenue for the District in the amount of $121,750 over the term of the agreement. Pepsi’s proposal includes an annual sponsorship fee of $10,000, a commission rate of 30% for all vending machine sales, a one-year signing bonus of $5,000, and an annual free goods or sideline support of $750.  
Funding:
N/A  
Board Policy:
4:60 Purchases and Contracts  
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Pepsi Beverages Company for a five (5) year period in the attached form, subject to negotiation and approval by the District’s legal counsel.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Maher - Dir of Business Services
Signed By:  
Brian O'Keeffe - Asst Superintendent Business Services
Signed By:  
Jeff Schuler - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Susan Booton Moved, Member Rob Hanlon seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Pepsi Beverages Company for a five (5) year period in the attached form, subject to negotiation and approval by the District’s legal counsel.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Brad Paulsen     Yes
Chris Crabtree     Yes
Rob Hanlon     Yes
Susan Booton     Yes
Dave Long     Yes
Mary Yeboah     Yes
Angela Blatner     Yes