13928_May_19_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 13928 issued by Hartford Public Schools, specifically the Food & Child Nutrition Services Department, for the delivery of grocery and frozen food products. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide comprehensive food product delivery to various school locations throughout the City of Hartford for the 2023-2024 school year. The original RFP was posted on February 25, 2023, with an initial response deadline of March 24, 2023, which was subsequently revised to Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and the procurement is open to all vendors.

The RFP includes a 2023-2024 HPS Grocery Pricing Sheet that vendors must complete as part of their proposal submission, which will serve as the primary mechanism for pricing and product specifications. Payment terms are vendor-specified, and no estimated total contract value is disclosed. The solicitation does not provide details about incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific organizational eligibility criteria. Potential vendors can direct questions to Lonnie Burt, Senior Director, at BURTY001@hartfordschools.org. The supporting documentation includes the main RFP document, a pricing sheet, and a revised RFP document, suggesting a comprehensive approach to vendor selection and product procurement for the school district's food services.