Waterbury Public Schools

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Waterbury, CT
Country:: US

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Digital Fire Alarm Communication Upgrade
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
The City of Waterbury, Department of Education, is soliciting proposals from a contractor to upgrade fire alarm communicator reporting systems at designated Waterbury Public School facilities. The contractor must provide the labor, equipment, and materials required for the work, and attendance at the mandatory information session is required to submit a proposal. The solicitation was posted on September 18, 2026, and proposals are due October 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM.

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Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Waterbury
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
18,776
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0904830
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
29
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,037.77
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Procurement Hell Score
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50 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If uniquely compatible/no alternatives, draft a justification under City Code §
- 026 with a district champion; if it slows, pivot back to Sourcewell.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: Waterbury Public Schools (procures under City of Waterbury rules).
- Thresholds: No specific sole source dollar threshold provided in the information.
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- Waterbury Public Schools has used cooperative purchasing before, including large agreements via Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Waterbury Public Schools

Waterbury Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education meeting focused on various operational updates, including the start of the new school year, kindergarten orientation, and transportation app implementation. Key discussions included recognition of community supporters donating backpacks and school supplies, a celebration of early college high school signing day, and updates on district metrics such as chronic absenteeism and suspension rates. Additionally, the Board celebrated the achievement of the community partnership award from the University of Connecticut and approved the appointment of an internal candidate, Mr. Vin Balsamo, as an Assistant Superintendent overseeing the district's five high schools.
Boe Finance Committee Meeting Agenda And Minutes
Date: Jun 3, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, specifically reviewing budget mitigation plans to address an $11.8 million gap through strategies such as classroom repurposing, supplemental aid, and contract adjustments. The final motion authorized sending the proposed budget to the full Board for further action.
Waterbury Board of Education Workshop and Special Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Waterbury Public Schools.

Anthony BrooksAssistant Superintendent

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Vincent BalsamoAssistant Superintendent of Schools (Secondary)

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