28971_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Lighthouse Purchasing Co-op on behalf of Groton Public Schools in Connecticut, 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 involves supplying paper products and utensils, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination. The primary contact is Ernest Koschmieder from Groton Public Schools, located at 154 Tollgate Road, Groton, CT 06340, reachable at 860-449-7208 or ekoschmieder@groton.k12.ct.us.

The solicitation includes attachments such as a "Paper Invitation.pdf" and a "Copy of Paper Spec Sheet.xlsx" to provide detailed product specifications. Payment terms are vendor-specified, and the procurement appears designed as a cooperative purchasing arrangement to allow K-12 school districts in New London County to acquire paper products and utensils through a standardized process. No specific estimated total contract value is provided, and there are no line items designated in the solicitation. The open nature of the RFP suggests that pricing, product quality, and vendor competitiveness will likely be key selection criteria. The procurement does not indicate any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or mandatory technology integration requirements, offering a flexible approach to acquiring school supply materials.