RFQ C‑27006 – Playground Wood Surfacing

This contract concerns the supply of wood‑chip surfacing material for playgrounds managed by the Columbia Public School District in Missouri. The district issued an RFQ (C‑27006) on 2/19/2026, received bids from three suppliers, and awarded the contract to Foster Brothers Wood Products, Inc. The award is based on unit pricing per cubic yard, with three delivery options varying by price and lead time. The minimum order is one full truckload (≈90‑100 CY), but the total volume required by the district was not disclosed. The award reflects a competitive process among local suppliers and emphasizes both cost and delivery speed. • Scope: Provide wood‑chip surfacing (≈90‑100 CY per load) for school playgrounds. • Pricing: Unit price options of $11.50, $10.85, or $32.00 per cubic yard with delivery windows of 3‑9 business days. • Vendor: Foster Brothers Wood Products, Inc. (Auxvasse, MO) was the sole awardee; other bidders were Jamie Enterprises, LLC and ParksCape Solutions.