Fresh Bakery Products

Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut is issuing Request for Proposal RFP026-48 to solicit qualified vendors for the supply and distribution of fresh bakery products during the 2026-2027 school year. Fresh bakery products are specifically defined as items that have not been previously frozen, are held under 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and have been baked within 48 hours of delivery. The solicitation opened on March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes on April 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question and answer period running from March 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT through March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Susan Martel at Meriden Public Schools, 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, by telephone at 203-630-4115, by fax at 203-630-3852, or by email at smartel@meridenct.gov. Vendors must specify payment terms in their proposals, and delivery will be on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The solicitation does not designate specific line items, allowing vendors flexibility in their proposals.

Qualified vendors of all types are eligible to respond to this solicitation, with no specified set-asides or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The anticipated total contract value for the school year 2026-2027 is approximately $60,000, representing the budget range for this procurement. The evaluation criteria and specific technical requirements beyond the product definition have not been detailed in the provided documentation, and interested parties should contact the procurement officer for additional clarification on evaluation methodology and bid submission requirements.