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                                                                                             INVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals for Pass Thru Cabinets and Fresh Beef for Warren County Schools Nutrition, subject to
the conditions contained herein, will be accepted by the Warren County Financial Management
Committee at the Warren County Administrative Building, Office of the Finance Department, 201 Locust
Street, Suite 2, McMinnville, Tennessee, 37110, up to but no later than 2:00 P.M. Central Time on
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read.

No bids may be sent via e-mail or fax. Bidders shall enclose two (2) copies of the bid and note the bid
submitted (i.e. Nutrition Bid) on the outside of both the shipping envelope (FedEx, UPS, etc.) and the sealed
bid envelope contained inside or the bid will not be opened.

For bid specifications or more information regarding bids, please contact Nutrition Director, Terri
Mullican, mullicant1@warrenschools.com. Copies of this bid and specifications are on file and may be
obtained at the Finance Department or by accessing the website at http://www.warrencountytn.gov and
clicking the Bid Opportunities link under the Government menu.

Bids will be awarded accordingly as prescribed by law, which states “lowest and best.” A Supreme Court
ruling states that the discerning of best lies solely on those requesting the bid and not the bidder. No
bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after date set for opening of the bids.

The right is reserved as the interest of Warren County, Tennessee may require to accept or reject any or
all bids received, to accept or reject any item thereon, to waive any informalities in bidding, and/or to
abandon or postpone this project without any obligation to bidders. In case of tie bids, Warren County,
Tennessee reserves the right to negotiate with bidders.

WARREN COUNTY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Justin Cotten, Finance Director
Terry Bell, County Executive
PUBLIC NOTICE
TITLE VI OF THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or
activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Bids must be received by 2:00 PM Central Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to be considered.

Please return sealed bids to: Warren County Financial Management Committee
Office of the Finance Department
Warren County Administrative Office Building
201 Locust Street, Suite 2
McMinnville, Tennessee 37110

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-9-114, Warren County, Tennessee has adopted a Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and is require to include this information in our bid specifications. Warren County, Tennessee requires Alcohol and Controlled Substances testing for Safety-Sensitive
Positions as required by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Act of 1991 and related United States Department of Transportation rules and regulations set forth in 49 CFR Federal Regulations Parts 40 and 382. BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THE BIDDER OPERATES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM WITH REQUIREMENTS AT LEAST AS STRINGENT AS THAT OF THE PROGRAM OPERATED BY
WARREN COUNTY, TENNESSEE.