Cardboard Boxes

The contract involves the procurement of cardboard boxes for Springfield Public Schools in Missouri, with an estimated value ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 over its duration. The items will be ordered on an as-needed basis through purchase orders issued by the District, with all deliveries directed to the District’s Distribution Center located at 1458 E. Chestnut Expressway. The facility features a dock and typically accepts deliveries Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a recommendation to confirm operational hours prior to delivery. The solicitation, identified as number 26-036, was posted on October 14, 2025, with a response deadline of October 28, 2025. The contract is set under the NAICS code 322219, which pertains to other paperboard container manufacturing, and is managed by Springfield Public Schools, a Missouri-based organization. The broader context of the procurement landscape includes various other solicitations such as recycling processing services, construction bids for road improvements, specialized equipment like trailer-mounted sealant melters, and cooperative grocery purchasing initiatives. These diverse solicitations highlight the range of services and products sought by municipal and educational entities, emphasizing the importance of competitive bidding, compliance with procurement regulations, and the need for vendors to adhere to specified timelines and submission requirements. The comprehensive nature of these contracts underscores the emphasis on transparency, efficiency, and meeting the operational needs of public agencies across different sectors.