28879_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative organization in Connecticut, soliciting bids for an Ice Cream Cooperative Procurement (Solicitation #28879) for the period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2025, with bid responses due by April 18, 2025, and is open to all vendors interested in supplying ice cream products. The procurement seeks to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement for ice cream, with supporting documentation including an Ice Cream RFP, a Delivery Location List, and an Ice Cream Product List. The contract term is set for one year, with the primary contact being Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org.

The solicitation does not specify precise award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations, suggesting a broad and flexible procurement approach. No incumbent vendors are identified, and the cooperative nature of the bid implies potential for multiple vendors to be selected. The documentation provides minimal details on specific evaluation criteria, indicating a focus on vendors' ability to meet comprehensive product and delivery requirements across EASTCONN's network. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible contract that can accommodate various vendor capabilities while ensuring consistent ice cream supply for the organization and potentially other participating entities in Tolland County, Connecticut.