21954_May_12_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 number 21954. The RFP seeks vendors to provide produce for EASTCONN and its member districts from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with proposals to be submitted between April 3, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EDT and May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. The bid documents include an RFP document, a product list spreadsheet, and a delivery locations spreadsheet, with specific delivery and payment terms to be detailed in the bid specifications.

The solicitation does not specify a total estimated contract value, line items, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements. Vendors are expected to bid on the complete product list rather than individual items. The point of contact is Heidi Radcliffe at EASTCONN's Hampton, Connecticut location, who can be reached for any inquiries. The proposal will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the ability to provide the best value to EASTCONN and its participating member organizations, with the contract to be awarded to the vendor(s) most effectively meeting the produce supply requirements outlined in the bid specifications.