Milk for Middletown Public Schools

The Middletown Public Schools (MPS) in Connecticut is seeking vendors to provide milk for its School Meal Programs through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation numbered RFPCAFE 2022-03. The procurement covers milk supply requirements for the entire school district for a two-year contract period from August 20, 2022 to August 19, 2024. The solicitation was issued on April 12, 2022, with proposal submissions due by May 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is open from April 12 to April 19, 2022, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the RFP requirements. While specific details about line items and quantities are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, the RFP indicates that all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. Interested parties can download the complete proposal documents from the Middletown Public Schools' Bonfire procurement portal at https://mpsct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/64639. The primary contact for this solicitation is Christopher Puorro at the Middletown Board of Education.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information about incumbent vendors or current contractors is provided in the available documents. The estimated total contract value is not disclosed, and payment terms remain unspecified. The solicitation appears to be an open and competitive procurement process that welcomes responses from any qualified vendor capable of meeting the district's milk supply needs for its school meal programs. Delivery terms are marked as "Not Applicable," suggesting flexibility in the fulfillment method. The two-year contract period indicates a substantial commitment to establishing a consistent milk supply for the Middletown Public Schools, though specific volume expectations or budget ranges are not detailed in the available procurement materials.