28971_Jul_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Lighthouse Purchasing Co-op for Groton Public Schools, solicitation number 28971, seeking paper products and utensils for K-12 school districts. The procurement is open from March 21, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT to April 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT to April 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT. The RFP is open to all vendors and includes supporting documents such as a Paper Invitation and a Paper Spec Sheet. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and the procurement contact is Ernest Koschmieder from Groton Public Schools, located in Groton, Connecticut.

The solicitation does not specify a total estimated contract value or provide detailed line item specifications, suggesting flexibility in vendor participation. Payment terms are vendor-specified, and the procurement appears designed to establish a cooperative purchasing arrangement for K-12 school districts in New London County. The documents provided do not indicate set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or mandatory technology integration requirements. Potential vendors are advised to carefully review the attached documents to understand the full scope of requirements, product specifications, and submission guidelines, with pricing and competitiveness likely to be key factors in vendor selection.