FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OPERATION   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Edgemont Union Free School District (“District”) for Food Service Management Services for the District’s school food service program for the 2026–2027 school year.   Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, June 3, 2026, at:   Edgemont Union Free School District Business Office 300 White Oak Lane Scarsdale, New York 10583   at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.   Bid specifications may be obtained beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, from the District Business Office, the District website, or by contacting:   Bryan Paul Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Business bpaul@edgemont.org (914) 472-7767 ext. 4406   Questions regarding the specifications must be submitted in writing by 12:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 28, 2026, to bpaul@edgemont.org. Responses may be issued by written addenda.   Bids must comply with all bid specifications and applicable NYSED, USDA, and procurement requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications and legal requirements.   The anticipated contract term is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with optional annual renewals subject to Board of Education approval, NYSED approval, and mutual agreement of the parties.   The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and award the contract in the District’s best interest.   By Order of the Board of Education Edgemont Union Free School District 12330723