The Rochester City School District seeks a contractor to supply water-treatment chemicals and provide a supervised treatment program for its air-conditioning/chiller and boiler systems. The work includes recurring testing, inspections, reporting, and service across district locations. This formal rebid is due November 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern.
Seeking proposals for a comprehensive, evidence-based English as a New
Language (ENL) standalone curriculum for grades 9-12. Duration: 1 year
Option: Renewable for up to 4 additional 1-year terms
Seeking Proposals from qualified vendors to provide a screener, intervention, and progress monitoring system for High School Math to assist with determining Algebra readiness.
Sole Source:If sale is less than about $20,000, use sole source; however, do not pursue—RCSD rarely approves; redirect to a coop path.
Coops:RCSD actively uses cooperative purchasing. Frequently procures through OGS Centralized Contracts, Sourcewell, and TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Rochester City School District rarely to never uses sole source awards. Attempting a sole source justification will likely fail due to high scrutiny and lack of precedent. The district’s low competitive bidding thresholds (about $20,000 for goods/services) frequently trigger formal processes—using a pre-competed cooperative is the recommended alternative. Practical guidance: frame your solution within a cooperative contract instead of pursuing sole source.
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RCSD actively uses cooperative purchasing; this is the primary, compliant path to bypass low bidding thresholds and avoid formal RFPs. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Rochester City School District Contracts
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The Regents of the University of Colorado at Rochester City School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines an Agreement for Professional Services where The Regents of the University of Colorado (PEER Physics) will provide professional development and curricular materials for a New York State Regents Physics program to the Rochester City School District. The agreement's effective start date is July 1, 2025, with an initial term ending June 30, 2026, and options for renewal. The consultant's proposal includes a detailed multi-year cost estimate, with a subtotal for the first year of $184,035.
Corwin, a SAGE Company at Rochester City School District
Effective: Nov 13, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Agreement for Professional Services outlines the provision of professional development services by Corwin Press, Inc. to the Rochester City School District. The services include up to 21 days of on-site support for Teacher Clarity practices. The contract is effective from November 13, 2024, until June 30, 2025, with a total fee not exceeding $157,500.00. The agreement details scope of services, fee structure, data handling, insurance requirements, and general terms and conditions.
Whymaker LLC at Rochester City School District
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Agreement for Professional Services outlines the provision of two days of in-person professional development by WhyMaker LLC to PTech educators at Edison Career & Technology High School for the Rochester City School District. The services include enhancing teaching strategies and improving hands-on computer science teaching. The contract term runs from October 1, 2024 (or the Effective Date, whichever is later) to June 30, 2025, with a maximum fee of $11,000.
Panorama Education Inc. at Rochester City School District
Effective: Sep 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines professional learning services provided by Panorama Education, Inc. to the Rochester City School District. The services include monthly advising support and professional development workshops. The contract term is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with a total fee not exceeding $32,250.00. The agreement also includes detailed provisions for data privacy and security, adhering to state and federal regulations.
UTJ Holdco, Inc. dba Teaching Strategies, LLC at Rochester City School District
Effective: Aug 12, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Agreement for Professional Services outlines the provision of comprehensive curriculum support services by UTJ Holdco, Inc. dba Teaching Strategies LLC to the Rochester City School District. The services encompass a full curriculum package, instructional materials, digital tools, professional development, and ongoing implementation support for PreK3 and PreK4 classrooms. The initial contract term is from August 12, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options for four one-year renewals. Annual fees are specified, starting at $650,000 for the first year and $350,000 for subsequent potential renewal years. The agreement also includes detailed data privacy and security protocols, incorporating the District's RFP and an Order Form for services.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Rochester City School District
Rochester City School District Board of Education Business Meeting
Date: Oct 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a business meeting, beginning with an executive session. Key actions included the appointment of an acting clerk and the amendment of the meeting agenda to exclude a specific resolution. Discussions covered upcoming events for the following month, inquiries regarding the board's question log, specifically resolution 196, and a presentation of the Bilingual Education Council report. Additionally, the finance department presented a comprehensive monthly report detailing cash flow, revenue summaries, interest rate assumptions, and budget adjustments in relation to state aid and current fund balances.
Rochester Board of Education Board Work Session
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed several policy updates, including concussion management, student records, and privacy regulations. The session also focused on identifying 2027 legislative priorities, with key discussions centering on pre-K transportation, support for the portrait of a graduate initiatives, expansion of career and technical education (CTE) funding, services for students with disabilities, and a moratorium on charter schools. The meeting concluded with a brief overview of the timeline for securing specific legislative bill numbers for upcoming advocacy.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Rochester City School District.
The board meeting covered several key resolutions and reports. Actions taken included renaming School No. 33 to Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33, accepting the 2024 Graduation Follow-Up Audit, and approving the unaudited June 2024 financial report. The Board also discussed and approved various contracts and agreements, including a residency grant amendment with Nazareth University and the University of Rochester, and a contract for leadership coaching with EL Education Inc. Additionally, resolutions were passed to authorize summer work pay for teaching staff and to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the University of Rochester regarding an Imaging Sciences internship program.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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