SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FROM JUNE 29, 2026, TO AUGUST 21, 2026

The City of Trenton, an approved sponsor in the State of New Jersey, invites the submission of sealed bids for prepackaged breakfast, and lunch meals meeting program requirements as described in the bid specifications and contract. Bids containing dual prices for one meal type that are tied to a sponsor’s ultimate level of meal service will be rejected. FSMC submitting bids must be registered in the State of New Jersey to participate in the 2026 Program. These meals are to be served to 1,127 children in the Summer Food Service Program, Monday - Friday. Delivery is to be as per bid specification and contract. Specifications and contract may be obtained as of April 24, 2026 from City Hall, Division of Purchasing, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 or can be downloaded from the City of Trenton’s Purchasing Website at www.trentonnj.org/bids .

Sealed bid clearly marked on the outside envelope SFSP along with a sample lunch are to be received prior to MAY 14, 2026, AT 11:00 AM at the Division of Purchasing, 1st Floor, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.

PROPOSERS MAY LOG ON TO A VIRTUAL BID OPENING ON MAY 14, 2026, AT 11:00AM TO: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1617759243?pwd=P14cVt8HmaafZZyCfEF5IrzTOYEbW5.1

Specifications and bid information may be downloaded from the City of Trenton’s Website at www.trentonnj.oerg/bids .

Sealed bids can be mailed via: Regular mail, Fed-Ex or UPS to Ms. Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Division of Purchasing, 319 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608.

** BOND REQUIREMENTS (to be added to notice if applicable)

A bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the estimated total amount of bid must accompany the bid. The bid bond must be from a company listed in the current Department of Treasury Circular 570 certified to do business in New Jersey. No other type of bid bond is acceptable.

*Percent cannot be less than 5 percent nor more than 10 percent of the amount of the bid.