C-26018 – Superior Essex Plenum Data Wire

This contract concerns the purchase of plenum‑rated data cabling (Cat5 and Cat6) for the Columbia Public School District’s IT infrastructure. The district solicited quotes from multiple suppliers but ultimately awarded the contract to SMC Electric Supply. Unit price quotes ranged from $200 to $315 per unit, with part numbers 51‑241‑48 (Cat5) and 77‑240‑7B (Cat6) and a quantity indication of 60‑100 units (minimum 100). The award appears to be a single‑source decision, and no further contract terms such as delivery schedule, payment terms, or total contract value were disclosed. • Scope: Procurement of plenum‑rated Cat5 and Cat6 data cabling for school district network upgrades. • Awarded Vendor: SMC Electric Supply (Columbia, MO). • Pricing: Unit‑price quotes provided; range $200–$315 per unit, no total dollar amount disclosed. • procurement type: Likely a sole‑source award after internal price comparison.