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This Solicitation opportunity from Connecticut was posted on March 18, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

EASTCONN Cooperative Grocery Bid 2025-2026

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NAICS: 424410
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ECE/Head Start – Bulk Food/Product Purchase and Delivery for Nutrition Services
Solicitation # 2026_nutrition_servicedelivery_rfpsct-edits.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking a prime vendor for the bulk purchase and weekly delivery of nutrition service food and supply products to Head Start sites in Omak, Inchelium, Keller, and Nespelem, Washington. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Deliveries must follow a specific schedule, with the first window from Monday morning to Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. and the second from Wednesday morning to Thursday at 4:00 p.m. To ensure student safety, deliveries are conducted on a dark delivery schedule after hours, and no deliveries are permitted between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. without prior approval. The vendor must also be capable of fulfilling will call orders within 30 minutes of notification. Strict quality and regulatory standards apply, including compliance with USDA, FDA, and HACCP guidelines. Frozen foods must be maintained at 0 degrees F or below, and chilled items typically at 36 degrees F. The vendor is required to provide Child Nutrition labeling and product specification sheets as required by OSPI and must prioritize domestic products, ensuring over 51 percent of processed products consist of domestic agricultural commodities. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with a strong preference given to Indian-owned economic enterprises and organizations. Award may be granted to a responsible Indian bidder if their price is within 10 percent of the lowest non-Indian proposal. Invoices are submitted monthly via email and paid within 30 days of receipt and delivery.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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The contract titled "EASTCONN Cooperative Grocery Bid 2025-2026" covers the procurement of groceries for the period from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. It was issued as a solicitation with a response deadline of April 18, 2025, and is managed by EASTCONN, an organization within Connecticut's State and Local Education Department (SLED). The contract is expected to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting a substantial procurement effort for grocery supplies within the specified timeframe. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Heidi Radcliffe, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The contract aims to establish a reliable supply of groceries to support educational and organizational needs across Connecticut, with the procurement process open to qualified vendors. Interested parties can access additional details and submit responses through the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services' bid portal. The agreement emphasizes efficient, cost-effective sourcing to meet the needs of the participating entities over the course of nearly a year, ensuring continuity of supply and service.

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Connecticut → EASTCONN

Place of Performance

CT, USA

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Solicitation 28874: EASTCONN Cooperative Grocery Bid 2025-2026

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AgencyConnecticut → EASTCONN
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Connecticut → EASTCONN
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Grocery for the period of August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026

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