EASTCONN Cooperative Grocery Bid 2025-2026

EASTCONN, located in Hampton, Connecticut, is conducting a cooperative grocery bid (Solicitation Number 28874) for the procurement of grocery products to be delivered and utilized during the period of August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The procurement opportunity is structured as an open solicitation for vendors to provide grocery items across multiple delivery locations, with comprehensive details outlined in two accompanying spreadsheets: "Grocery Product List 2025-2026.xls" and "2025-2026 Delivery Location List.xlsx". Potential vendors are required to submit their proposals by April 18, 2025, with all questions directed to Heidi Radcliffe, the designated contact at EASTCONN, who can be reached at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. The solicitation was publicly posted on March 18, 2025, and represents a cooperative purchasing opportunity that allows multiple vendors to potentially supply grocery products across various institutional delivery sites. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors can expect to be assessed on factors such as product quality, pricing, delivery capabilities, and compliance with the specified requirements.

The procurement appears to be an open competition without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting that both small and large vendors can submit proposals. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements, nor are specific budget ranges or award values disclosed in the available documentation. The cooperative nature of the bid implies that EASTCONN may award multiple contracts or select vendors based on their ability to meet the comprehensive grocery product requirements across different delivery locations. Potential respondents should carefully review the accompanying spreadsheets to understand the precise product specifications, delivery locations, and potential volume requirements. While financial details are not explicitly outlined, vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to consistently supply high-quality grocery products across the specified contract period from August 2025 through July 2026.