Organisation: Allegheny County
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Contract Duration: 3 Years (2027 to 2030)
Submission Deadline: 25 November 2026
Opportunity Status: Tender Open
Opportunity Type: Beer Supply, Event Bars & Hospitality
Opportunity Overview
Allegheny County in Pennsylvania is inviting proposals from licensed breweries, drinks businesses and event bar operators to supply and serve beer and wine at its summer concerts and other scheduled events.
The contract covers the county’s popular outdoor concert programme at South Park Amphitheatre and Hartwood Acres Amphitheatre, near Pittsburgh.
Concerts are generally held on Friday and Sunday evenings throughout the summer, providing opportunities for businesses to sell alcoholic beverages directly to concertgoers.
The initial contract will run from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2030, with two optional one-year extensions.
Potential Business Opportunities
The tender could create opportunities for breweries and drinks businesses looking to:
- Supply and sell beer at major outdoor concerts
- Operate licensed bars at public events
- Increase direct-to-consumer beer sales
- Introduce craft beers to new customers
- Develop long-term hospitality contracts
- Expand event and festival bar operations
- Build relationships with public-sector event organisers
Tender Requirements
Allegheny County is seeking operators capable of supplying alcoholic beverages and managing their sale at county events.
The published requirements include:
- Products: Beer, wine or both
- Venues: South Park Amphitheatre and Hartwood Acres Amphitheatre
- Contract Period: May 2027 to April 2030
- Licence: Valid Pennsylvania liquor licence covering the proposed sales and service
- Operations: Beverage supply, staffing and suitable bar facilities
- Pricing: Proposed selling prices and compensation payable to the county
- Tender Reference: RFP 9562
Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience, provide references and explain their procedures for checking customers’ ages and managing responsible alcohol service.
Businesses can submit proposals covering either venue or both. The tender also includes a local winery sourcing requirement for wine sales.
How to Get Involved
Interested breweries and licensed hospitality operators can access the full tender documents through Allegheny County’s official Bonfire procurement portal.
Applicants should search for RFP 9562: Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at Concerts and Other Scheduled Events.
Proposals must explain the proposed drinks range, pricing, operational arrangements, relevant experience and commercial offer to the county.
Submission Deadline: 25 November 2026 at 11:30am Eastern Time.
All proposals must be submitted electronically through the official procurement portal.
View Official Tender & Submit Proposal
Opportunity Status: Tender currently open. Eligible businesses can submit proposals until 25 November 2026.