RFQ 27/06 – Copy Paper

This solicitation was a request for quotation (RFQ) by the Columbia Public School District to purchase a variety of copy paper brands for its warehouse operations. The bid tabulation lists eleven competing vendors and multiple paper specifications, with a total quoted value of $728,237.44 across all brands. The contract was ultimately awarded to Office Essentials, a local supplier based in Columbia, MO. • Scope: Procurement of copy paper (various brands and grades) for district‑wide use. • Competitive field: Eleven vendors submitted bids; the award went to a single vendor. • Financial scope: The summed bid amounts total approximately $728 k, indicating a sizable annual paper spend for the district. • Vendor: Office Essentials (Columbia, MO) – no contact details provided in the excerpt. • No explicit contract term, renewal clause, or performance dates were disclosed.