RFQ 27/04 – Musical Instruments Procurement

This RFQ (27/04) issued by Columbia Public Schools on 29 June 2026 seeks to outfit the district’s Fine Arts program with a comprehensive inventory of musical instruments and related accessories. The procurement includes student‑level and professional‑level wind, brass, string, percussion, and electronic equipment, with quantities ranging from single units to multiple sets, and delivery windows spanning from a few weeks up to five months after order receipt. The contract was awarded to Music & Arts of Frederick, MD, with an estimated total spend exceeding $2 million. • Scope covers brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, sousaphones, electronic amplification, and accessories (cases, mouthpieces, reeds, etc.). • Delivery is phased; most items are “Est. Delivery ARO” with specific windows (e.g., 7‑30 days, 30‑120 days, August, September/October 2026, Early 2027). • Vendor list includes numerous manufacturers (Yamaha, King, JBL, etc.), but the award is consolidated under a single vendor, Music & Arts.