28930_Apr_28_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

EASTCONN has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 28930 for a Cooperative Produce Bid covering the procurement period from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Released on March 19, 2025, with a bid response deadline of April 21, 2025, this solicitation is open to all vendors and seeks to establish a produce supply contract for EASTCONN member institutions. The procurement documents include a comprehensive product list and delivery locations spreadsheet, and potential vendors are required to review detailed bid specifications. The contact person for this solicitation is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org.

The solicitation does not specify a total estimated contract value or explicit vendor restrictions. It appears to be a standard cooperative purchasing agreement designed to be inclusive and competitive, allowing multiple vendors to potentially supply produce to EASTCONN member organizations. The bid documentation includes three key files: "Produce - Product List 2025-2026.xlsx", "Produce RFP 2025-2026.docx", and "Produce - Delivery Locations 2025-2026.xlsx", which outline the specific requirements and expectations for potential suppliers. The contract term is set for one year, indicating an annual procurement cycle for produce procurement across the cooperative's member institutions.