Ice Melt

The Columbia Public School District issued RFQ 21/30 to procure 2,550 bags of ice‑melt for its custodial operations. Six product options were presented, each with distinct lead‑times and unit costs ranging from $7.25 to $11.79 per 50‑lb bag. After competition among multiple vendors, the contract was awarded to New Systems. The solicitation reflects a straightforward product‑only purchase with no installation or service components. • Scope: Supply of 2,550 × 50‑lb ice‑melt bags (single‑source product acquisition). • Budget: Potential spend per product option between $18,487.50 and $30,064.50; total possible spend if all options were ordered would be $139,281.00. • Lead‑times: 2–15 days depending on the selected product, indicating a short‑term, rapid‑delivery requirement. • Competition: Multiple vendors submitted bids; award went to New Systems (Earth City, MO). • No contract term, renewal, or detailed payment terms are disclosed in the excerpt.