# Southington Town Planet bids #RFP 2027-004

School-year ice cream and frozen novelty products for Southington Public Schools

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP 2027-004
**NAICS:** 424430, 424420

Southington Public Schools is seeking school-year ice cream supply and delivery for its food services program across 11 locations.
- **Buyer:** Southington Board of Education; Southington Public Schools, School Food Services; Purchasing Department.
- **Products and historical quantities:** The prior school year's product list represents approximately 1,303 cases. Items include ice cream cups, yogurt cups, bars, poles, cones, and frozen novelty bars; individual quantities and part numbers are listed below and are estimates, not guaranteed orders.
- **OEM/brand:** **Rich's** is named on several historically purchased products. The solicitation does not require a particular brand or OEM; vendors must identify the brands they propose.
- **Product requirements:** Peanut- and nut-free; identify products containing coconut oil. Ice cream must meet the stated milk-fat, total-solids, weight, bacteria-count, serving-size, fat, saturated/trans-fat, and sugar limits. Products must arrive frozen in sealed containers. Vendors must document that products are on applicable Connecticut acceptable-foods or healthy-certification lists.
- **Delivery and equipment:** Deliver weekly or every other week to ordering schools, place products in site freezers, and provide separated, clearly marked product boxes and delivery receipts. Provide and maintain 13 approved freezers at no extra charge, including cleaning and defrosting; replace product lost due to freezer mechanical failure with full credit.
- **Award and pricing:** One vendor is to supply all items; unit pricing is fixed for the school-year term. The buyer may extend the contract for a period no longer than the original term.

### Description

The Southington Board of Education is seeking proposals for ice cream products for its School Food Services Department at 11 locations during the 2026–27 school year. All items must be peanut- and nut-free, and products containing coconut oil must be identified; specified product standards, fixed unit pricing through June 30, 2027, and delivery requirements apply. The award will be made to one vendor for all items, with no line-item awards. Proposals are due November 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

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