The solicitation seeks sealed bids for interior and exterior upgrades to school buildings. The work includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general construction. The planroom lists a combined drawing set and project manual, which are available for download to registered users.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Lockport
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,999
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3628050
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Spartan
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
428
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Avoid. Position as best value via an existing piggybackable coop aligned to the 10/28/2024 board resolution.
Coops:Tech: Route through Erie 1 BOCES; confirm your product is on a BOCES contract. Engage the Director of Technology (716-210-2294) or Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology (716-210-2350). Non-tech: Use a coop like OMNIA Partners or Sourcewell; present the pre-competed contract to the Director of Administrative Services (716-210-2349) for piggybacking.
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Starpoint Central School District, NY rarely uses sole source and prefers competitive bidding. Redirect efforts away from sole source: frame your solution as a “best value” offering available via a piggyback-eligible cooperative. Engage the Director of Administrative Services (716-210-2349) to procure through an existing contract consistent with the Board of Education’s October 28, 2024 resolution, rather than pursuing a high-friction sole source justification.
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This district actively uses cooperative purchasing—technology purchases primarily flow through Erie 1 BOCES, with board-authorized piggybacking per the 2022–2025 Technology Plan and the 10/28/2024 resolution.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Starpoint Central School District
Starpoint Board of Education Board Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured a superintendent's report covering new staff orientation, the inaugural Ready to Shine event assisting families with school supplies and services, and various opening day activities, including a presentation on positive mindset strategies. A report on BOCES activities highlighted facility updates at career and technical education centers and new leadership appointments. Additionally, the student board representative presented findings from a student survey, detailing student feedback on school support, the need for enhanced extracurricular activities, interest in higher-level coursework, and concerns regarding school conduct, specifically vaping and bathroom maintenance.
Board of Education Starpoint Central School District Special Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened to enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a particular individual, followed by an exit from the session and adjournment of the meeting.
Board Of Education, Starpoint Central School District Special Meeting
Date: Sep 14, 2026
Key Contacts
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The Board of Education convened to hold an executive session specifically to discuss the employment status of a particular individual. Following the discussion, the board exited the executive session and adjourned the meeting.
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