RFQ C‑7035 – Paper Towel & Bath Tissue

The Columbia Public School District issued RFQ C‑7035 to acquire standard‑size paper towels (800‑sheet rolls) and 2‑ply bath tissue (1,000‑sheet rolls) for district use, emphasizing recycled‑fiber content (minimum 70 %) and optional third‑party certification. After evaluating multiple offers, the district awarded the paper‑towel portion to Hillyard, Inc. and the bath‑tissue portion to Regal Distributing. Prices are quoted per case with allowable escalations of up to 3–5 % in years 2 and 3, suggesting a three‑year contract term. The solicitation does not disclose submission deadlines, award dates, or performance schedules, and no set‑aside or renewal language is noted. • Scope: Purchase of paper towels (6‑roll cases) and bath tissue (36‑roll cases) meeting recycled‑content specifications. • Awarded Vendors: Hillyard, Inc. (paper towels) and Regal Distributing (bath tissue). • Pricing: Year‑1 case prices $20.78 (Hillyard) and $25.25 (Regal) with modest annual escalation caps; contract likely covers three years.