28879_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #28879 issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative organization in Connecticut, seeking bids for ice cream products for the procurement period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2025, with bid submissions due by April 18, 2025, and is open to all vendors. The primary contact for the bid is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The procurement includes supporting documentation such as an Ice Cream RFP document, a Delivery Location List, and an Ice Cream Product List, indicating comprehensive vendor requirements and detailed product specifications.

The solicitation does not specify precise award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations, suggesting an open and flexible procurement process. No incumbent vendors are identified, and there are no explicit infrastructure or technology integration requirements mentioned. The cooperative nature of the procurement implies the potential for multiple vendors to be selected, which could enable smaller or local vendors to participate. The one-year contract term from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 reflects a standard annual procurement cycle, with potential for future renewal or re-solicitation based on EASTCONN's needs and vendor performance.