Ice Melt Supply – RFQ 26/09

This contract is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Columbia Public School District’s Custodial Department for the supply of de‑icing/ice‑melt material in 50‑lb bags. The procurement was open to multiple vendors, with pricing expressed on a per‑bag (unit‑price) basis, and the award was ultimately made to Columbia Landcare LLC, a local supplier in Columbia, MO. The RFQ lists several ice‑melt brands, their lead‑times (After‑Release‑Order), and unit costs ranging from roughly $12 to $42 per bag. Non‑compliant bids were flagged and excluded from consideration. No quantities, contract term dates, or total contract value were disclosed in the excerpt. • Scope: Provide ice‑melt (granular/pellet/liquid) for walkways, parking lots, and campus surfaces during winter. • Procurement type: Open competition RFQ with unit‑price pricing; award to a single local vendor. • Key metrics: All items packaged in 50‑lb bags; lead‑times vary (3‑5 days to 15 days); unit prices from $12.27 to $42.12. • Awarded vendor: Columbia Landcare LLC (Columbia, MO). • No contract‑level details (quantities, dates, payment terms) are disclosed, so the client must request the full solicitation for full scope.