MilkBidItems2026.xlsx

This is a bid item specification document for West Hartford Public Schools Nutrition Services in Connecticut, detailing milk and dairy product requirements for the 2026-2027 school year contract. The solicitation (WHMilk26-27) seeks suppliers to furnish various milk and dairy products including bottled water, coffee creamers, cottage cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, lactose-free milk, and multiple milk varieties in 8-ounce servings (fat-free chocolate, fat-free strawberry, skim, and 1% white). The contract period runs from August 15, 2026 through August 15, 2027. Estimated case quantities are provided for most items, with some products referencing additional quantity specifications in separate bid documents. The solicitation opened on April 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT and closes on June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. No bidders conference or vendor questions period has been scheduled. Delivery requirements mandate daily milk delivery by 7:00 AM to four primary locations and twice-weekly delivery to twelve additional school sites.

Vendors are required to quote prices to the third decimal point (.000) and must include bottle deposits within quoted prices. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor submitting the bid. The solicitation documents contain no set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information, estimated contract value, budget range, or current contractor details are provided in the available documentation. Prospective bidders should direct inquiries to Lisa Farrah at West Hartford Nutrition Services, 860-561-1679 or lisa_farrah@whps.org, and refer to the complete solicitation package including MilkBidLetter2026.docx for comprehensive evaluation criteria and additional specifications.