Nutmeg Milk Usage.xlsx

This file is a usage spreadsheet documenting historical milk and dairy product consumption across multiple Connecticut school districts participating in the Nutmeg Buying Group procurement consortium. The spreadsheet tracks Year-To-Date (YTD) usage for milk products including 1% milk, skim milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and shelf-stable dairy items across six locations: New Milford, Region 15, Plainville, Wolcott, Thomaston, and Watertown. The data reveals significant consumption patterns, with 1/2 PT chocolate milk representing the largest volume category at 403,791 units YTD, followed by 1/2 PT 1% milk at 106,750 units YTD. The spreadsheet also documents usage of ancillary items such as sour cream, cream cheese, bottled water, half and half, orange juice, and whole milk. Annual usage projections are included for key items, with 1/2 PT chocolate milk estimated at 726,823.8 units annually and 1/2 PT 1% milk at 192,150 units annually. The RFP (RFP 36495) bidding period runs from April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT through May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, providing a seven-day response window.

The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply milk and dairy products on a delivery basis with FOB Destination terms. No incumbent vendors are identified in available documentation, and the procurement contains no set-aside restrictions, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or supplier limitations. Payment and delivery terms are to be proposed by bidders. The estimated contract value and budget range are not specified in the available summary materials. Interested vendors should contact Ashley Carl at the Nutmeg Buying Group's Plainville, Connecticut office at (860) 793-3234 or Carla@planvilleschools.org with inquiries. All proposals must be received by the May 5, 2026, deadline at 1:00 PM EDT for consideration.