21954_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a regional educational service center located in Hampton, Connecticut, soliciting a cooperative produce bid for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The solicitation (number 21954) seeks vendors to supply produce for EASTCONN and its member districts from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The proposal period opens on April 3, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EDT and closes on May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. The RFP includes three key documents: the main RFP document, a product list spreadsheet, and a delivery locations spreadsheet, with no scheduled pre-bid conference or site visits.

The solicitation is open to all vendors and has been designated as having no specific line items, suggesting vendors must bid on the complete product list. No estimated total contract value is disclosed, and there are no mentioned set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. The point of contact is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at EASTCONN's Hampton location. Delivery and payment terms are referenced in the bid specifications, with vendors expected to review the accompanying documents carefully. The contract will be awarded based on responsiveness and the ability to provide the best value to EASTCONN and its participating member organizations.