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How to Buy Wine and Spirits

Lids Liquor Delivery, LLC is a university approved supplier for the delivery of wine and spirits. The Pennsylvania Winery and Distillery Management Company, LLC (PAWDMC) is the university approved supplier of the procurement of wine and spirits from a PA state liquor store effective January 1, 2025.  Both companies shall have a single point of contact, Gary Wills.  In addition to wine and spirits, University staff may purchase wines and spirits for consumption at approved on-campus University events and local dinners. Alcohol may not be purchased for resale, except by those University entities holding valid Pennsylvania liquor licenses. Wine/spirits purchases are NOT exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax.

For events outside Pennsylvania, the liquor laws of the state where the event is held will govern. In all cases, the alcohol must be used in accordance with the University Alcohol Policy.

Ordering Information

All wines and spirits must be purchased within Pennsylvania at a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) wines and spirits store, or by placing a purchase order with PAWDMC for procurement and Lids Liquor Delivery for delivery. Please create a non-catalog request in BEN Buys for your requirements based on the order form that you complete with each company. For complete ordering instructions CLICK HERE.

Prior to placing a purchase order with either company, please contact the sales representative to confirm the availability of your specific selections. PAWDMC offers free assistance with event planning, quantity selecting, and product recommendations. For a nominal fee, Lids Liqour Delivery. LLC will deliver the products to your event on campus, or upon request will coordinate delivery with limited number of university Approved Caterers.

Small wine or spirits purchases made in person at a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) store for entertainment purposes only can be purchased using the University issued Bank of America Travel Card and expensed via CONCUR. The University's MasterCard Purchasing Card is NOT to be used for wine or spirit purchases.