28874_Jun_16_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative organization located in Hampton, Connecticut, for a Grocery Bid (Solicitation Number 28874) covering the 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 providing grocery products. The bid encompasses a comprehensive grocery product list and delivery locations, with specific details outlined in accompanying spreadsheets: "Grocery Product List 2025-2026.xls" and "2025-2026 Delivery Location List.xlsx".

The procurement opportunity is structured as an open competitive bid with no explicit restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting that both small and large vendors can submit proposals. While specific financial details and evaluation criteria are not explicitly disclosed, vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capability to supply high-quality grocery products across multiple delivery sites. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The cooperative nature of the bid implies that EASTCONN may potentially award multiple contracts or select vendors based on their ability to meet the comprehensive grocery product requirements across different delivery locations.