INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INVITATION FOR BIDS: Sealed bids are being solicited for the merchandise, services, and/or equipment as set forth in this bid invitation by the TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT in accordance with the attached specifications, terms, and conditions. The TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT is the bidding administrator for the program. Completed bid documents must be received by the TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT Services Department, Attn: Denyelle Malloy School Nutrition Director, 3727 ROSEHILL RD FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 before the due date and time to be considered. Late proposals will not be returned to the bidder but will remain unopened. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and properly marked with the Bid Number, Product Category, Opening Date and Time as follows: BID NO. 2026-2027 FOOD/PAPER PRODUCTS BID, opens APRIL 30, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. The contract time period for this bid is JULY 1, 2026 through MAY 30, 2027. However, the TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT does reserve the right to award the bid to a vendor for a longer period. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the opening date and time, but only in accordance with Section U of the General Terms and Conditions Documents entitled "Withdrawal or Modifications of Bid." Bids received without proper signature(s) are not acceptable. Questions regarding this bid invitation should be received at the following address at least five working days before the bid opening: TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL School Nutrition Services Attn: Denyelle Malloy 3727 ROSEHILL RD FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 910-488-6779 April 26 2026 LWLM0502112