REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Whiteville City Schools is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the purchase and turnkey installation of a walk-in freezer/cooler combination unit. The project shall include all labor, materials, refrigeration systems, electrical connections, installation, startup, testing, and staff training, if required. Bid specifications may be obtained from the Whiteville City Schools School Nutrition Department by contacting the School Nutrition Director at (910) 641-6429 or by email at igentry@whiteville.k12.nc.us. Sealed bids must be mailed or delivered to: Whiteville City Schools Attention: School Nutrition Department 107 West Walter Street Whiteville, NC 28472 Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whiteville City Schools Central Services Office. Whiteville City Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process as permitted by law. Whiteville City Schools is an equal opportunity provider and employer. July 9,16,2026 12468367