Milk Spec Sheet 26-27 EXCEL.xlsx

This is a milk specification sheet and pricing proposal document for the Lighthouse Food Cooperative, a purchasing cooperative serving K-12 school districts in Connecticut. The document outlines the milk products and quantities required for the contract period of July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027. The cooperative seeks vendors to supply and service milk coolers while providing a comprehensive range of dairy products including buttermilk, half and half, whole milk, fat-free milk, 1% milk, 1% chocolate milk, 2% milk, fat-free chocolate milk, and fat-free strawberry milk. Product forecasts vary significantly by item and size, ranging from as few as 4 units for gallon-sized whole milk to as many as 1,032,500 units for fat-free chocolate milk in half-pint containers. Specific nutritional standards are mandated for each product, including minimum milk fat content, vitamin D and vitamin A levels, calorie counts, and restrictions on added sugars for flavored varieties. Packaging specifications require paper cartons for certain sizes and plastic containers for others.

Vendors are required to submit pricing in columns designated for both firm prices and fluctuating prices, with the option to propose alternative products not listed in the specification sheet by referencing the broader Grocery RFP. The document specifies that milk coolers will be supplied and serviced by the awarded vendor, indicating ongoing vendor responsibility for equipment maintenance throughout the contract term. All pricing columns, including firm price, fluctuating price, and equivalent product information with manufacturer and product codes, must be completed for consideration. The specification sheet does not identify specific response dates, bid due dates, or award dates within the document itself.