Based on brewery need, First Key selected all equipment required for a start-up brewery, including all production, packaging, supporting and utility equipment. We prepared the technical and performance specifications, managed the bidding process, selected vendors, and negotiated, reviewed and finalized all purchase agreements. For the major brewery equipment (brewhouse, fermenters, bright beer and packaging), a lead vendor was selected by analyzing each competitive bid. First Key then worked along with the client to highlight and focus on the strengths of the lead vendor’s technical offer, in an effort to further tailor their solution to match the client’s specific needs. Through this value engineering exercise, and additional commercial negotiation, our client realized a savings of 33% versus the selected vendor’s original quote.
