CRT Bid Nutrition Market Basket 2026 - 2027

CRT (Connecticut Regional Cooperative) is requesting proposals for market basket food items to supply its food production facility at 555 Windsor Street, Hartford, Connecticut for the 2026-2027 contract period, with proposals due September 23, 2026.

The scope comprises six product categories: meats and meat alternates, crackers and snacks, bakery and breakfast items, dairy products, vegetables and fruits, and specialty items including fully cooked meatballs, beef patties, fish products, chicken items, turkey breast, veggie burgers, whole grain crackers, muffins, bagels, cereals, yogurt, cheese sticks, shelf-stable vegetable blends, pizzas, and nut butters. All meat products must include CN labels or Product Formulation Statements verifying meat content per serving. Grain products must comply with CACFP requirements specifying that the first three grains be whole grain or enriched. All preschool items must be nut-free and peanut-free. Bidders must submit the pricing grid electronically in Excel format with all columns completed, including brand names, vendor product codes, manufacturer product codes, product descriptions, case weights or counts, and unit pricing for each line item. Failure to complete all columns will result in vendor disqualification for that item. All products must include supporting CN labels or Product Formulation Statements attached to the bid submission. CRT does not participate in the Commodity Food Program.

No contract value, incumbent vendor, evaluation criteria weighting, or timeline for questions and award are specified in the available documents. The procurement may include provisions for small business set-asides or other competitive preferences under Connecticut state and local procurement regulations.