Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ("FFVP") for Bristol Board of Education

The City of Bristol, Connecticut, through its Board of Education, is seeking vendors to supply fresh fruits and vegetables (FFVP) for its Dining Services operations under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 2A25-013 covers the annual requirements for produce and associated materials for the period from August 6, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to provide produce with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination, and allows vendors to specify their own payment terms. The bid opens on August 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT and closes on August 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT. While the solicitation provides no specific line item details or product quantities, interested vendors are directed to review the supplemental document "2A25-013 Produce Supplies BOE.pdf" for detailed specifications. The primary contact for this procurement is Roger Rousseau of the City of Bristol, who can be reached at 860-584-6195 or rogerrousseau@bristolct.gov.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid, and no incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed in any of the supporting documents. The procurement is being conducted through Hartford County jurisdiction, with the City of Bristol serving as the contracting authority. While the solicitation suggests a comprehensive produce supply program for the Board of Education's dining services, it lacks specific details about budget ranges, evaluation criteria, or integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Potential vendors are encouraged to contact Roger Rousseau directly for any additional information or clarification about the solicitation.