28879_Jun_9_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #28879 issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative purchasing organization in Connecticut, for an Ice Cream Bid covering the procurement period from 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 interested in providing ice cream products. The bid seeks to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement for ice cream, with supporting documentation including an Ice Cream RFP document, a Delivery Location List, and an Ice Cream Product List.

The solicitation does not specify precise award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations, suggesting a broad and flexible procurement approach. The contact person for the bid is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The one-year contract term indicates a standard annual procurement cycle, with potential for future renewals depending on EASTCONN's needs and vendor performance. No incumbent vendors are identified, and the open nature of the bid implies the possibility of multiple vendors being selected to provide ice cream products to EASTCONN and potentially other participating entities in Tolland County, Connecticut.