28874_Apr_28_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 is open to all vendors and seeks grocery products to be delivered across multiple locations. The bid was publicly posted on March 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 18, 2025, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. Interested vendors can obtain detailed information from the accompanying documents: "Grocery RFP 2025-2026.docx", "Grocery Product List 2025-2026.xls", and "2025-2026 Delivery Location List.xlsx".

The procurement appears to be a comprehensive cooperative purchasing opportunity with no predefined line items or specific budget restrictions. Vendors are expected to provide pricing and product details aligned with the specified grocery product list and delivery locations. The primary point of contact is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, vendors will likely be assessed on product quality, pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with the stated requirements. The open nature of the bid suggests that both small and large vendors can participate, with the potential for multiple awards or vendor selections based on their ability to meet the comprehensive grocery product requirements across different delivery sites.