21954_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a regional educational service center in Connecticut, for a Cooperative Produce Bid solicitation numbered 21954. The RFP seeks vendors to provide produce for EASTCONN and its member districts from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The solicitation was released on April 3, 2024, with proposals due by May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. All vendors are eligible to respond, and the bid covers a comprehensive range of produce items as detailed in the accompanying product list spreadsheet. There are no scheduled pre-bid conferences or site visits associated with this procurement.

The RFP provides contact information for Heidi Radcliffe at EASTCONN's Hampton, Connecticut location, who can address vendor inquiries. The solicitation includes three key documents: the main RFP, a product list spreadsheet, and a delivery locations spreadsheet. Delivery terms and payment specifications are referenced in the bid documents, though specific details are not elaborated in the provided materials. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, suggesting vendors must bid on the complete product list. No specific information is provided about estimated contract value, set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or current incumbent vendors. Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the ability to provide the best value to EASTCONN and its participating member organizations.