28891_May_5_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative organization in Connecticut, for a bread procurement bid (Solicitation Number 28891) covering the period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 18, 2025, and is open to all vendors. The bid seeks bread products to be delivered Free On Board Destination to multiple locations, as detailed in the accompanying 2025-2026 Delivery Location List and Bread Product List. The contract term is one year, with no mentioned renewal options, and potential vendors are required to review the comprehensive product specifications and delivery requirements.

The solicitation does not specify a predetermined budget or estimated total contract value, suggesting vendors should prepare competitive pricing based on the detailed product and delivery specifications. There are no explicit set-aside designations, incumbent vendor mentions, or integration requirements noted in the documentation. The primary contact for this bid is Heidi Radcliffe from EASTCONN, located in Hampton, Connecticut, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The procurement is structured as a cooperative bid, which may allow multiple vendors to be selected based on their ability to meet the bread product requirements. Vendors are expected to carefully review all supporting documentation and demonstrate compliance with the specified product and delivery specifications.