EASTCONN Cooperative Ice Cream Bid 2025-2026

EASTCONN is conducting a cooperative ice cream bid solicitation (RFP #28879) for the procurement period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, specifically targeting Tolland County, Connecticut. The procurement seeks to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement for ice cream products, with the primary objective of securing vendor(s) capable of supplying ice cream to EASTCONN and potentially other participating entities. The solicitation, released on March 18, 2025, requires bid submissions by April 18, 2025, with Heidi Radcliffe serving as the primary contact point at 860-455-1628 or hradcliffe@eastconn.org. Supporting documentation includes an Ice Cream RFP document, a Delivery Location List, and an Ice Cream Product List, which suggest comprehensive vendor requirements and detailed product specifications. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, multi-vendor contract for ice cream supply across the cooperative's network.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the bid is open to a broad range of vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided materials, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned. Similarly, no precise award values or specific budget ranges are outlined in the available documentation. The cooperative nature of the procurement implies potential for multiple vendors to be selected, providing flexibility in product sourcing and potentially enabling smaller or local vendors to participate. The one-year contract term from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 suggests a standard annual procurement cycle, with potential for renewal or re-solicitation depending on EASTCONN's future needs and vendor performance.