Columbia Public Schools is soliciting bids to renovate the FACS classroom at Lange Middle School in Columbia, Missouri. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and bidders who do not attend cannot submit a bid. Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with the RFP, drawings, and supporting construction information available through American Document Solutions after October 16, 2026.
Columbia Public Schools is seeking proposals from a photography company to take student portraits and candid photos at all 22 elementary schools. The District intends to award a single-vendor contract with consistent photo and yearbook prices across the schools, regardless of school size. Bids are submitted electronically, and the solicitation deadline is November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Sole Source:Do not pursue; the district adheres to competition and doesn’t award sole source. Redirect to a co-op path.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Columbia School District 93, MO shows no documented history of sole source awards and strictly follows competitive processes. Attempting a sole source justification is not a viable path and is likely to fail. Practical notes:
No sole source dollar threshold cited; district behavior indicates avoidance of sole source.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing and prefers it to formal bidding. You can gain access to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Columbia School District 93 Contracts
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AVID Center at Columbia School District 93
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as a Products and Services Quote/Order from AVID Center to Columbia Public School District for the provision of AVID programs, including membership fees and weekly materials, across various schools. The total value of the order is $61,075.00, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It references previously agreed-upon General Terms and Conditions, outlines payment details, and specifies requirements for professional learning registrations.
Active Internet Technologies, dba Finalsite at Columbia School District 93
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Finalsite Order details a five-year agreement between Active Internet Technologies (Finalsite) and Columbia 93 School District for comprehensive web content management and communication services. The contract includes creative and deployment services, the Composer CMS Platform, Virtual Webmaster support, and various training programs. Setup costs of $70,900 are invoiced on July 1, 2023, with subsequent annual fees outlined in a payment schedule. The agreement incorporates Master Terms and Conditions and specifies payment and renewal terms.
Achieve3000 at Columbia School District 93
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote (Q-97973) from Achieve3000 to Columbia Public Schools for educational software licenses (Actively Learn ELA Plan, Unlimited Copyrighted Texts) and related services (Site Setup Fee, Online Professional Learning Services). The contract spans three academic years, from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with an 'Order Total' of $29,141.64 after discounts.
McGraw Hill LLC at Columbia School District 93
Effective: Jun 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from McGraw Hill LLC to Columbia School Dist 93 for educational materials and digital subscriptions, including Illustrative Math and Teacher Resources. The quote details various products with quantities and prices, leading to a 'VALUE OF ALL MATERIALS' of $61,531.17. After deducting free materials and adding estimated shipping and handling, the 'GRAND TOTAL' for the order is $53,970.62. The subscription term for digital products is one year, effective from the quote date of June 6, 2024.
McGraw Hill LLC at Columbia School District 93
Effective: Jun 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quote from McGraw Hill LLC to Columbia School Dist 93 for 'Actively Learn' digital products and professional learning services. The total quoted amount is $12,875.00, which includes a one-year subscription for ELA Unlimited Copyright Texts and ELA Online Professional Learning. The quote is valid for 90 days from the quote date of June 6, 2024. The subscription term is one year from the quote date.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Columbia School District 93
Columbia Public Schools Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several agenda items, including reports from the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools regarding special education and student voice. The meeting featured an extensive consent agenda encompassing athletic facility usage agreements, site cleanup and repair service contracts, technology data privacy agreements, and various community partnerships. Unfinished business focused on the final approval of professional staff policies, financial advisory services, and employee health payment programs. New business involved the first read of multiple district policies concerning funds, staffing, student programs, and curriculum reviews, along with discussions on advocacy positions.
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee held a discussion regarding medical insurance benefits and reviewed potential topics for future finance meetings. The session concluded with an adjournment to executive session for confidential communication with the district's auditors.
Policy Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 28, 2026
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The committee meeting addressed several policy matters, including the review and recommendation of various educational and administrative policies. Topics covered included programs for migratory and gifted students, secret organizations, professional staff leaves, bullying and hazing, agendas and rescinding of staff organization policies, depository of funds, support staff positions and suspension procedures, and guidelines for early graduation and graduation exercises.
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