36495_May_4_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 qualified vendors to supply dairy products on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis with delivery arrangements as specified in the complete RFP documentation. The procurement includes one line item for dairy products with a unit quantity of 1.00 each, with detailed usage requirements and specifications contained in the accompanying Nutmeg Milk Usage spreadsheet. The bidding period runs from April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT through May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, providing vendors with seven days to prepare and submit proposals. No specific award date or contract term length is identified in the solicitation documents. Prospective bidders should contact Ashley Carl at the Nutmeg Buying Group's Plainville, Connecticut office at (860) 793-3234 or via email at Carla@planvilleschools.org with questions regarding the solicitation.

The RFP specifies that payment terms are vendor-specified and should be included as part of proposal submissions, with additional payment and delivery details provided in the complete solicitation documents. The solicitation is open to all vendors without restrictions, set-asides, or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. No estimated total contract value is specified in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Vendors must review the complete RFP documentation and supporting Nutmeg Milk Usage spreadsheet to understand all specification requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms governing this procurement.