35657_Mar_23_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Groton Public Schools on behalf of the Lighthouse Purchasing Co-op seeking a grocery supplier and distributor for K-12 school districts in Connecticut. The solicitation, numbered 35657, opened on March 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on April 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Vendors may submit questions during the Q&A period, which runs from March 21, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT through April 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The RFP requires submission of detailed specifications and product information, with supporting documentation including a Grocery Processing Invitation, Grocery Spec Sheet for 2026-2027, and a District School List. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors and requires free on-board destination delivery. Ernest Koschmieder of Groton Public Schools, located at 1300 Flanders Road, Groton, CT 06340, serves as the primary contact for questions regarding the solicitation.

Payment terms are to be specified by the successful vendor, and the estimated total value of the contract is not disclosed in the available documentation. Delivery terms and detailed specifications are outlined in the RFP instructions and accompanying specification sheets. The solicitation contains no specific line items, as vendors are expected to respond based on the comprehensive specification requirements and delivery needs outlined in the supporting documents. The contract opportunity represents a cooperative purchasing arrangement designed to streamline grocery procurement across multiple K-12 school districts within Connecticut.