21954_May_5_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. The solicitation (No. 21954) seeks vendors to provide produce for EASTCONN and its member districts from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The procurement period runs from April 3, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EDT to May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT, with no scheduled pre-bid conference or site visits. The bid is open to all vendors and includes a comprehensive product list detailed in accompanying spreadsheets for product offerings and delivery locations.

The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value, line items, or specific pricing requirements. Vendors are expected to review the bid specifications, product list, and delivery locations to submit comprehensive proposals. The point of contact is Heidi Radcliffe at EASTCONN's Hampton, Connecticut location, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The solicitation appears to be a standard cooperative purchasing agreement allowing EASTCONN and potentially other member organizations to procure produce through a competitively solicited contract. Delivery and payment terms are referenced in the bid specifications, with the expectation that vendors will provide detailed pricing and fulfillment capabilities across the specified product range.