EASTCONN Cooperative Bread Bid 2025-2026

EASTCONN is conducting a cooperative bread bid for the period of August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, seeking bread product procurement for multiple delivery locations. The solicitation, numbered 28891, was released on March 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 18, 2025. The procurement involves soliciting vendors to provide bread products to be delivered Free On Board Destination to various sites specified in the attached Delivery Location List. Potential vendors will need to review the comprehensive Bread Product List, which outlines specific product requirements and delivery specifications. The primary point of contact for this bid is Heidi Radcliffe from EASTCONN, located in Hampton, Connecticut, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The solicitation is an open competitive bid process, allowing all qualified vendors to submit proposals that meet the specified bread product requirements. Vendors are expected to carefully review all supporting documentation and ensure their ability to meet the delivery and product specifications for the one-year contract period.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The bid documents do not provide a predefined budget range or estimated total contract value, which suggests vendors should prepare competitive pricing based on the detailed product and delivery specifications. The procurement is structured as a cooperative bid, potentially allowing multiple vendors to be selected based on their ability to meet the bread product requirements. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the provided summary, vendors can expect their proposals to be assessed on factors such as product quality, delivery capabilities, pricing, and compliance with the detailed product specifications. The contract will be effective for one full year, from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, providing a stable procurement arrangement for EASTCONN's bread product needs.