Custodial Equipment

This RFQ solicited custodial equipment (burnishers and carpet extractors) for the Columbia Public School District in Missouri. While two burnishers were listed, no bids were received for that item. The district awarded the carpet extractor purchase to Staples, covering 6‑8 units at a unit price of $2,460.29 each. The competition attracted bids from three vendors, two of which withdrew and one (Staples) was awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted via a public RFQ, indicating an open‑competition process typical for school‑district purchases of routine equipment. • Scope: Purchase of 6‑8 carpet extractors (Minuteman X17) for custodial services. • Awarded Vendor: Staples (St. Louis, MO) – unit‑price basis. • Outcome: Only one vendor received the award; other vendors either withdrew or did not submit.