Nutmeg Buying Group - Milk

The Nutmeg Buying Group, a Connecticut-based purchasing consortium, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 36495) for the procurement of milk and dairy products to be supplied on a delivery basis. This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors without supplier restrictions and seeks to establish supply arrangements for dairy products with delivery on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The RFP specifies one line item for dairy products with a unit quantity of 1.00 each, with detailed specifications and usage requirements contained in the accompanying Nutmeg Milk Usage spreadsheet and complete RFP documentation. The bidding period opens on April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT and closes on May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT, providing vendors with a seven-day window to prepare and submit proposals. Interested bidders should direct inquiries to Ashley Carl at the Nutmeg Buying Group's Plainville, Connecticut office via telephone at (860) 793-3234 or email at Carla@planvilleschools.org. Payment terms are to be specified by vendors as part of their proposals, with additional delivery and payment terms detailed within the complete solicitation documents.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidding to specific enterprise categories, nor does it reference disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements or preferences. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value in the summary materials provided, making the award value and budget range undetermined at this time. Vendors should review the complete RFP documentation and Nutmeg Milk Usage spreadsheet to understand all specification requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms governing the procurement. All proposal submissions must be received by the May 5, 2026, deadline at 1:00 PM EDT to be considered for evaluation and potential award.