RFQ 26/24 – Nutrition Services Equipment

This contract is a Request for Quote (RFQ 26/24) issued by the Columbia Public School District’s Nutrition Services to acquire commercial kitchen equipment for its schools. The solicitation covers five distinct equipment categories—walk‑behind floor scrubbers, three types of commercial ovens (double‑stack gas, standard convection, vent‑less double‑stack), and double‑door reach‑in refrigerators—totaling eight units. Multiple vendors submitted bids, but the overall award was granted to Index Restaurant Supply of Kansas City, MO. Unit prices range from a few hundred dollars to over $15 k, with some items also including installation costs. The total spend is estimated in the low‑to‑mid six‑figure range. Key points include: • Scope limited to procurement of equipment (no extensive installation services) • Awarded to a single vendor despite numerous competing bids • Quantities: 2 floor scrubbers, 1 of each oven type, 3 refrigerators • Values per unit between $450 and $15,045, with total line‑item costs up to $41,244 • No explicit dates for bid deadline, award, start, or end are provided.