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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
The Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) Division of Plant Services and School Planning is soliciting proposals for professional architectural and engineering design services to perform the required 2027 NYSED Building Condition Survey (BCS) and assessment.
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Nov 10, 2026
The Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) seeks parts and pricing for its 2027 Network Switch Refresh Project. The procurement will replace aging Extreme Networks access/closet switching infrastructure with a standardized Fortinet FortiSwitch architecture district-wide. It is intended to standardize switch models, operating code, configuration, and management; integrate the new switches with existing BPS systems; support automated configuration and firmware deployment; and reduce reliance on external scripts and custom server-based processes.
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
Furnish non-stocking repair parts & industrial supplies.
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
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88 / 100
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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.
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.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Buffalo Public Schools
The board discussed a proposed school reconfiguration plan for the upcoming school years, focusing on addressing school closures and changes to operational efficiency. Key discussion topics included adjustments to the proposed locations for Da Vinci High School, Research Lab High School, Buffalo Rising Academy, and the Career Collegiate Institute. The session addressed concerns regarding bilingual programming, student access to neighborhood schools, the future of the Riverside campus as a community school, and the potential impact of staffing reductions. The board also reviewed enrollment and performance data for various schools, including PS17, PS82, PS33, PS59, PS90, and PS131, to inform transition planning and identify appropriate receiving schools for affected students.
The board discussed and debated the approval of a contract with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). Key topics included concerns over a 60% increase in total contract costs, a 21% increase in monthly bus pass pricing, and the rationale behind these expenses. Members also questioned the level of service provided, including security measures, special transportation services, and the need for accountability and communication between the district and the NFTA. The board emphasized the necessity of the contract to ensure student transportation despite reservations about the financial terms.
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The meeting focused on the external audit findings for the school district's 2025-2026 financial plan. Discussions included an analysis of revenues, expenditures, and the resulting deficit, as well as a detailed review of the district's fund balance, including restricted, assigned, and unassigned components. External auditors presented their report, confirming an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and providing updates on federal funding, grant accounting, food service fund balances, and internal controls. Additionally, the superintendent's school closing plans were noted in relation to the district's long-term financial sustainability.
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