28874_Apr_21_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative organization located in Hampton, Connecticut, for a Cooperative Grocery Bid (Solicitation Number 28874) covering the procurement period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 18, 2025, and is open to all vendors interested in supplying grocery products. The bid includes comprehensive documentation such as a Grocery Product List and a Delivery Location List, which outline the specific products and delivery sites for the contract period. Potential vendors are encouraged to submit proposals and can direct any questions to Heidi Radcliffe, the contact person at EASTCONN, via telephone at 860-455-1628 or email at hradcliffe@eastconn.org.

The solicitation does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, pricing terms, or contract award amounts. The cooperative nature of the bid suggests that multiple vendors may be selected based on their ability to meet the grocery product requirements across different delivery locations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, specific budget ranges, or explicit set-aside designations. Vendors should carefully review the accompanying spreadsheets to understand the precise product specifications, delivery locations, and potential volume requirements. The open competition approach indicates that both small and large vendors can submit proposals, with the primary focus on consistently supplying high-quality grocery products throughout the specified contract period.