28981_May_12_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Groton Public Schools through the Lighthouse Purchasing Co-op, solicitation number 28981, seeking proposals for fresh and pre-cut vegetables and fruits for K-12 school districts. The RFP is open from March 21, 2025, to April 21, 2025, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT to April 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The procurement aims to establish a vendor contract for produce procurement to support school meal programs, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and open to all vendors.

The solicitation does not specify a total estimated value or budget range for the produce contract, leaving financial terms to be negotiated with individual vendors. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, with additional details available in the accompanying instructions. The primary contact is Ernest Koschmieder from Groton Public Schools, located at 154 Tollgate Road, Groton, CT 06340, who can be reached at 860-449-7208 or ekoschmieder@groton.k12.ct.us. Accompanying documents include "Fresh Produce Invitation.pdf" and "Copy of Produce Spec.xlsx", which provide comprehensive details about produce specifications and procurement requirements. The RFP appears designed to provide flexibility for vendors while ensuring high-quality fresh produce for school meal programs across participating K-12 districts in Connecticut.