EASTCONN Cooperative Produce Bid 2024-2025

EASTCONN, a regional educational service center located in Connecticut, is soliciting proposals for a cooperative produce bid covering the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The procurement is focused on supplying produce to EASTCONN and its member districts primarily within Tolland County, Connecticut. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks vendors capable of providing a comprehensive range of produce items as detailed in the accompanying product list spreadsheet. Vendors must submit their proposals between April 3, 2024, at 12:00:00 PM EDT and May 3, 2024, at 8:00:00 AM EDT, with no scheduled pre-bid conference or site visits. The solicitation (number 21954) requires interested vendors to review and respond to three key documents: the main RFP document, a product list spreadsheet, and a delivery locations spreadsheet. Delivery specifications, payment terms, and other critical bid requirements are referenced in the bid specifications documents. The point of contact for all inquiries is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached at EASTCONN's Hampton, Connecticut location.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, which suggests vendors must bid on the complete product list rather than individual items. Additionally, the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range. Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness and the ability to provide the best value to EASTCONN and its participating member organizations. The contract will be awarded to the vendor(s) who most effectively meet the produce supply requirements outlined in the bid specifications and accompanying documents.