28879_May_19_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #28879 issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative purchasing organization in Connecticut, seeking ice cream suppliers for the procurement period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. The solicitation, released on March 18, 2025, with bid submissions due by April 18, 2025, is open to all vendors and aims to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement for ice cream products. The contact for the solicitation 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, indicating comprehensive vendor requirements and detailed product specifications.

The solicitation does not specify precise evaluation criteria, award values, or budget ranges, but appears designed to create a flexible, multi-vendor contract for ice cream supply across EASTCONN's network. No incumbent vendors are identified, and there are no explicit set-aside designations or vendor restrictions. The cooperative procurement model suggests the potential for multiple vendors to be selected, which could enable smaller or local vendors to participate. The one-year contract term provides a standard annual procurement cycle, with potential for future renewal or re-solicitation based on EASTCONN's needs and vendor performance.