28930_May_26_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The 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 RFP includes comprehensive documentation such as a Product List 2025-2026 spreadsheet and a Delivery Locations 2025-2026 spreadsheet, which provide detailed specifications for potential bidders.

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 solicitation does not outline a specific total estimated contract value. The contact person for this bid 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 institutions, with delivery and payment terms to be specified in the bid specifications. The contract is designed to be inclusive and competitive, covering a one-year period with potential for future renewals or extensions.