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The city where this buyer is located.
Total student enrollment.
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
Total number of schools in the district.
Total number of staff members.
Highest grade level offered.
How easy their procurement process is to navigate.
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Bridgeport Public Schools
The City of Bridgeport (BOE Food & Nutrition) is soliciting bids to supply food commodities to the Bridgeport Public Schools Nutrition Center for the 2026–2027 school year, ensuring products meet USDA National School Lunch Program requirements. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with deliveries to specified locations including the Nutrition Center at 113 Federal Street. Bidders must provide product-formulation and nutritional documentation, CT Secretary of State registration, health inspection reports, references, and required insurance coverage.
Posted Date
Jun 2, 2026
Due Date
Jun 26, 2026
Release: Jun 2, 2026
Bridgeport Public Schools
Close: Jun 26, 2026
The City of Bridgeport (BOE Food & Nutrition) is soliciting bids to supply food commodities to the Bridgeport Public Schools Nutrition Center for the 2026–2027 school year, ensuring products meet USDA National School Lunch Program requirements. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with deliveries to specified locations including the Nutrition Center at 113 Federal Street. Bidders must provide product-formulation and nutritional documentation, CT Secretary of State registration, health inspection reports, references, and required insurance coverage.
AvailableBridgeport Public Schools
The Bridgeport Public Schools seeks proposals from professional executive search firms to conduct a nationwide superintendent search for the District. The scope includes stakeholder input, development of selection criteria, national advertising, candidate screening, and presentation of finalists to the Board. The selected firm must comply with City and State procurement rules and meet specific insurance and disclosure requirements.
Posted Date
Apr 24, 2026
Due Date
May 15, 2026
Release: Apr 24, 2026
Bridgeport Public Schools
Close: May 15, 2026
The Bridgeport Public Schools seeks proposals from professional executive search firms to conduct a nationwide superintendent search for the District. The scope includes stakeholder input, development of selection criteria, national advertising, candidate screening, and presentation of finalists to the Board. The selected firm must comply with City and State procurement rules and meet specific insurance and disclosure requirements.
Bridgeport Public Schools
The Bridgeport Board of Education is soliciting proposals to provide an electronic absence management system and substitute staffing services for its schools, including daily absence reporting and substitute placement. The contractor must meet specific fill-rate requirements, such as a minimum 90% for occasional substitutes, and provide comprehensive training and automated time tracking. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options, with services performed across 39 school sites in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Posted Date
Apr 14, 2026
Due Date
May 12, 2026
Release: Apr 14, 2026
Bridgeport Public Schools
Close: May 12, 2026
The Bridgeport Board of Education is soliciting proposals to provide an electronic absence management system and substitute staffing services for its schools, including daily absence reporting and substitute placement. The contractor must meet specific fill-rate requirements, such as a minimum 90% for occasional substitutes, and provide comprehensive training and automated time tracking. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options, with services performed across 39 school sites in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Lower scores indicate easier procurement processes. Created by Starbridge.
Sole Source: If sale is at $24,999 or less, process as a direct purchase under the small-purchase threshold; do not pursue a formal sole source.
Coops: Deals over $25,000: Use a cooperative purchasing vehicle (start with Sourcewell) to satisfy competition without running a new bid.
Bridgeport Public Schools, CT
Guidance: Do not pursue a formal sole source. If the total value can be kept at $24,999 or less, use a standard direct award under the small-purchase threshold. If the requirement exceeds $25,000, pivot to a cooperative contract.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Bridgeport Public Schools
The committee discussed and referred solar energy contracts for Central High School, Luis Munosing School, and Kiel School to the full board. The projects involve third-party power purchase agreements to install rooftop solar panels and carports, expected to provide significant electricity cost savings. Additionally, the committee reviewed and discussed an updated educational specification for a new special education school, aimed at bringing out-of-district students back into the district and providing a specialized therapeutic environment.
The board will discuss and seek approval for a school executive search firm specializing in K-12 education leadership for the position of Superintendent, in accordance with the Connecticut State Department of Education, followed by a public comment session.
The Operations Committee agenda includes the review and potential referral to the full board of solar energy contracts for Central High School, Luis Munoz Marin School, and Curiale School. Additionally, the committee will discuss the updated educational specifications for a specialized school, membership with the Council of the Great City, and the operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The committee discussed the parent involvement allocation for the 2025-2026 school year, reviewing schools that struggled to spend funds and identifying barriers to parent engagement. There was a discussion regarding the challenges of vendor payments and the need for updated election information and contact lists for school-based parent organizations. Additionally, the committee considered the potential advantages and difficulties of re-establishing a district-wide parent organization to help with future advocacy for equitable school funding.
The board discussed proposed amendments to policies and regulations concerning the transfer of funds between categories. Key discussion points included the need for clarification in policy language, the importance of maintaining consistent board oversight on financial transactions exceeding $25,000, and ensuring transparency in budget reporting. The board moved to amend language within its financial policies to differentiate between transfers within major object codes versus transfers between different budget categories.
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