28892_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative purchasing organization in Connecticut, soliciting bids for Cafeteria Paper and Supplies for the academic period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. Solicitation Number 28892 was released on March 18, 2025, with a response deadline of April 18, 2025. The procurement is open to all vendors and covers the procurement of cafeteria paper products and related supplies for multiple educational institutions. Accompanying the RFP are two Excel spreadsheets: a Delivery Location List and a Cafe Paper Product List, which provide detailed specifications and delivery requirements for potential bidders.

The solicitation does not specify an explicit award value or budget range and provides minimal details about pricing terms or set-asides. Vendors are instructed to refer to the bid specifications for specific delivery and payment terms. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Heidi Radcliffe at EASTCONN, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. As a cooperative purchasing opportunity, the bid structure suggests flexibility for vendors of various sizes and capabilities, with the expectation that selected suppliers can consistently meet the diverse paper and supply needs of educational food service operations throughout the contract period.