28930_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EASTCONN, a cooperative purchasing organization located in Hampton, Connecticut, for a Cooperative Produce Bid (Solicitation Number 28930) covering the procurement period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The solicitation was released on March 19, 2025, with a bid response deadline of April 21, 2025, and is open to all vendors capable of supplying produce to EASTCONN member institutions. The RFP includes comprehensive documentation such as a product list and delivery locations spreadsheet, and potential bidders are required to review detailed bid specifications for produce supply during the contract period.

The procurement appears to be a standard cooperative purchasing agreement without specific set-aside designations or explicit vendor restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned, and the documentation does not outline a specific total estimated contract value or budget range. The contact person for this solicitation is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The bid is structured to allow multiple vendors to potentially supply produce to EASTCONN member organizations, with the goal of establishing a competitive and inclusive procurement process for a one-year contract period.