37778_Jul_20_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Town of Mansfield, Connecticut for combined food service supplies for the 2026/2027 school years under solicitation number 37778. The scope encompasses over 300 distinct line items across multiple product categories including dairy and milk products, produce, prime meats, breads and grains, chips and snacks, condiments and dressings, dry goods and spices, frozen items, fruits and juices, nuts and seeds, and paper products. Specifications reflect nutritional standards compliance with requirements for whole grain and gluten-free options, and protein items include chicken products in various preparations, beef, turkey, and plant-based alternatives such as veggie burgers and tofu. Quantities vary significantly by item type, ranging from single units of bulk items to cases numbering in the hundreds for individually packaged items. The proposal submission period opens July 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and closes July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. No bidders conference or site visit requirements are specified in the available documentation.

Delivery terms are FOB Destination with payment terms to be specified by the responding vendor. The solicitation is open to all vendors without noted set-asides or restrictions, and no incumbent vendor is identified. The estimated contract value is not specified in the available documentation. Sheri Baczanski serves as the primary contact at 4 South Eagleville Road, Storrs, Connecticut 06268, telephone 860-429-3331, with email baczanskise@mansfieldct.org. Supporting documentation includes the combined bid specification sheet and an inventory worksheet for reference by prospective vendors.