Buffalo Public Schools

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Buffalo, NY
Country:: US

Buffalo Public Schools RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

27-1226-050 - BRETFORD CUBE 32-DEVICE CHARGING CARTS
Open
Aug 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 11, 2026
This open RFB solicits the purchase of Bretford CUBE device storage carts for the Buffalo Public Schools Office of Technology Services. The carts will store and charge Apple iPads, including 10th-generation and newer devices, and bidders must submit the required bid table, questionnaire, certifications, insurance certificate, and references. Bids and intent to bid are due by September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
27-0627-052 - DANCE STUDIO SOUND SYSTEM
Open
Aug 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 18, 2026
Buffalo Public Schools is seeking bids for the installation of a complete and functioning dance studio sound system. The work includes providing all required labor, materials, equipment, and services for the project identified as PRC# 2026024400. The open solicitation requires an offering questionnaire, sound system equipment bid table, certifications, insurance, references, and other submission documents.
27-0627-051 - FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES RFP
Open
Aug 7, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
The Buffalo City School District is soliciting proposals for the procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables for the USDA Food Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during the 2026-2027 school year. The solicitation is an open RFP with submissions due by August 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. Required submission materials include a bid table, produce-variety information, non-collusive bidding certification, insurance documentation, and references.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Buffalo
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
30,077
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3605850
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
62
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
6,399.8
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
88 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to Buffalo Public Schools

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
88 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Not viable here; redirect to the formal competitive process.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops; you can encourage them to explore NY OGS Centralized Contracts, Erie 1 BOCES, Sourcewell, and PEPPM as future options.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Buffalo Public Schools, NY does not present a viable sole source path. Practical notes:
- Expect requests to proceed via formal competitive procurement instead of sole source.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Buffalo Public Schools does not use cooperative purchasing and will not accept quotes referencing co-op contracts. There is no evidence of coop usage. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Buffalo Public Schools Contracts

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Curriculum Associates, LLC at Buffalo Public Schools
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract is an extension for the Buffalo City School District to continue using Curriculum Associates, LLC's i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment system for Grades 3-8 ELA for the 2024-2025 school year. It includes access for students and staff to the system and reporting suite, single-sign-on capabilities, and automatic data transfer. The total amount for this extension is $101,254.28.
Buffalo City School District at Buffalo Public Schools
Effective: Nov 13, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a notification from the Buffalo City School District to Justin at getzipbuffalo.com detailing the charges of $44.72 for fulfilling Freedom of Information Law Request BPS File #24-075. Payment via money order is required for the completion of redactions and forwarding of records.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo Public Schools Work Session
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The work session focused on board training and professional development. Key discussion topics included defining the primary purpose of a school system as the improvement of student outcomes and examining how board members prioritize their time and focus to support this objective. Participants engaged in reflective exercises to align their governing behaviors with these goals.
Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education Oath of Office Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting centered on the swearing-in ceremony for the new interim superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools. The interim superintendent delivered remarks focusing on her personal history, values, educational philosophy, and a commitment to working collaboratively across the school community to ensure students' needs are met and that schools operate safely. The discussion emphasized a priority on ensuring school readiness and operations for the upcoming academic year.
Buffalo Board of Education Special Board Meeting
Date: Jul 22, 2026

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Buffalo Public Schools.

John M. PalamaraAssistant Director of Purchase

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Colleen CunninghamAssistant Principal

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Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo Public Schools RFPs

27-1226-050 - BRETFORD CUBE 32-DEVICE CHARGING CARTS

27-0627-052 - DANCE STUDIO SOUND SYSTEM

27-0627-051 - FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES RFP

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Buffalo Public Schools Contracts

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo City School District at Buffalo Public Schools

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Buffalo Public Schools Work Session

Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education Oath of Office Meeting

Buffalo Board of Education Special Board Meeting

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Buffalo Public Schools RFPs

27-1226-050 - BRETFORD CUBE 32-DEVICE CHARGING CARTS

27-0627-052 - DANCE STUDIO SOUND SYSTEM

27-0627-051 - FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES RFP

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Buffalo Public Schools Contracts

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo City School District at Buffalo Public Schools

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Buffalo Public Schools Work Session

Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education Oath of Office Meeting

Buffalo Board of Education Special Board Meeting

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Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo Public Schools RFPs

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Buffalo Public Schools Contracts

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo City School District at Buffalo Public Schools

Early Buyer Signals

Buffalo Public Schools Work Session

Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education Oath of Office Meeting

Buffalo Board of Education Special Board Meeting

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Buffalo Public Schools RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Buffalo Public Schools Contracts

Curriculum Associates, LLC at Buffalo Public Schools

Buffalo City School District at Buffalo Public Schools

Early Buyer Signals

Buffalo Public Schools Work Session

Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education Oath of Office Meeting

Buffalo Board of Education Special Board Meeting

Key Contacts

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