36495_May_11_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Nutmeg Buying Group, a Connecticut-based purchasing consortium, for the procurement of milk and dairy products. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply dairy products on a Free On Board Destination delivery basis. The RFP includes one line item for dairy products with a unit quantity of 1.00 each, with detailed specifications and usage requirements provided in the accompanying Nutmeg Milk Usage spreadsheet and complete RFP documentation. The bidding period opens on April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT and closes on May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, providing vendors with a seven-day window to prepare and submit proposals. No site visits, bidder's conferences, or formal award dates are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the available materials.

This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors without supplier restrictions or set-aside designations. Payment terms are vendor-specified and must be included as part of each proposal submission. The RFP does not identify an estimated total contract value, making the budget range undetermined at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the documentation. Interested bidders should direct inquiries to Ashley Carl at the Nutmeg Buying Group's Plainville, Connecticut office via telephone at (860) 793-3234 or email at Carla@planvilleschools.org. All proposal submissions must be received by May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT to be considered for evaluation.