28879_May_12_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative purchasing organization in Connecticut, for an Ice Cream Bid (Solicitation Number 28879) 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 primary contact for this RFP is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. Supporting documentation includes an Ice Cream RFP document, a Delivery Location List, and an Ice Cream Product List, which provide comprehensive details about the procurement requirements.

The solicitation appears designed as a cooperative purchasing agreement without specific line items or predetermined award values. The bid is structured to be inclusive, with no apparent restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting a competitive and open procurement process. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the documentation implies a flexible approach that could potentially accommodate multiple vendors. The procurement covers a standard one-year contract term, with no mention of specific renewal options, incumbent vendors, or precise funding sources. The cooperative nature of the bid indicates that EASTCONN is seeking to establish a versatile contract that can serve its own needs and potentially those of other participating entities in Tolland County, Connecticut.