28874_Jun_9_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This 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, which was publicly posted on March 18, 2025, invites all vendors to submit proposals for grocery products, with a response deadline of April 18, 2025, at 8:00:00 AM EDT. The bid documents include a Grocery RFP, a Grocery Product List, and a Delivery Location List, indicating a comprehensive approach to procuring grocery items across multiple delivery sites.

The solicitation appears to be an open competition without explicit set-aside designations, allowing broad vendor participation. Interested vendors are directed to contact Heidi Radcliffe at EASTCONN (860-455-1628, hradcliffe@eastconn.org) for any questions. While specific financial details are not disclosed, the cooperative nature of the bid suggests that EASTCONN may award multiple contracts or select vendors based on their ability to meet the comprehensive grocery product requirements. The procurement seems designed to establish a flexible purchasing arrangement that can accommodate various vendor capabilities and product offerings across the specified contract period.