21954_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a regional educational service center in Connecticut, for a Cooperative Produce Bid (Solicitation Number 21954) covering the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The solicitation invites all vendors to submit proposals for produce supply between April 3, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EDT and May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. The procurement includes a comprehensive product list and delivery locations, with vendors required to review three key documents: the main RFP, a product list spreadsheet, and a delivery locations spreadsheet. No pre-bid conference or site visits are scheduled, and the solicitation has been designated as having no specific line items.

The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or vendor participation restrictions. Delivery and payment terms are referenced in the bid specifications, with Heidi Radcliffe serving as the primary contact at EASTCONN's Hampton, Connecticut location. The proposal evaluation will focus on responsiveness and providing the best value to EASTCONN and its participating member organizations. Vendors are expected to bid on the complete product list rather than individual items, with the ultimate goal of selecting vendor(s) who can most effectively meet the produce supply requirements for EASTCONN and its member districts primarily within Tolland County, Connecticut.