28930_Jun_16_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. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for produce supply to EASTCONN member institutions, with comprehensive product and delivery specifications included in the bid documentation.

The RFP does not specify a total estimated contract value or explicit budget range, and there are no mentioned set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The primary contact for the solicitation is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. Potential bidders are expected to review the detailed bid specifications, which include product lists and delivery location spreadsheets, and must be prepared to meet the comprehensive procurement requirements for produce supply during the specified one-year contract period. The solicitation appears designed to be inclusive and competitive, allowing various vendors to submit proposals for produce supply across EASTCONN's member institutions.