RFP026-48: Fresh Bakery Products

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut for the supply and distribution of fresh bakery products during the 2026-2027 school year. Fresh bakery products are specifically defined as items that have not been previously frozen, are maintained at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and have been baked within 48 hours of delivery. The solicitation opened on March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes on April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is available from March 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT through March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. The RFP does not designate specific line items, allowing vendors flexibility in structuring their proposals. Inquiries should be directed to Susan Martel at Meriden Public Schools, 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, by telephone at 203-630-4115, by fax at 203-630-3852, or by email at smartel@meridenct.gov.

The anticipated total contract value for the school year 2026-2027 is approximately $60,000. Delivery will be provided on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis, with vendors required to specify payment terms in their proposals. All qualified vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation with no specified set-asides or organizational type restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The RFP does not provide detailed evaluation criteria or specific technical requirements beyond the product definition provided.