11-5410-002 BID 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATION KITS.pdf
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Buffalo Public Schools has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) 26-0626-015 for Chemistry Investigation Kits to support science learning across their district. The procurement seeks 40 sets of comprehensive science lab kits for three specific investigations: "Bend and Stretch", "Just a Drop", and "The Fast and the Fragrant", aligned with New York State Science Learning Standards. The bid requires detailed materials including safety equipment, laboratory supplies, chemicals, and tools, with specific quantities for each item (ranging from 15-60 per kit). Key dates include a release on 08/11/2025, questions due by 09/01/2025, answers posted by 09/05/2025, bid closing on 09/11/2025, and a tentative award date of 10/15/2025. The contract will cover the 25-26 school year, ending on 07/1/26, with no specified extensions.
The procurement is structured as a lowest-price award, with electronic submissions encouraged through the BPS BONFIRE portal. Bidders must provide two printed and one electronic copy of their response, with shipping and handling costs included in the total price. The kits must be packaged in plastic storage bins and delivered directly to individual school buildings. No performance bond, formal contract, or insurance is required, and proposals will remain valid for 90 days past the closing date. The total quantities are substantial, such as 1200 rubber goggles, 2400 thermometers, and 600 glass test tubes, indicating a comprehensive districtwide science education initiative. Potential vendors are requested to include specifications and website links for the items they are bidding on, facilitating detailed product evaluation.
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BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROCUREMENT OFFERING
BID 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATION KITS
Offering Summary
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this RFB is to provide Buffalo Public Schools with materials for Chemistry
Investigations aligned to the NYSSLS (New York State Science Learning Standards). These materials are requested for Investigations titled “Bend and Stretch”, “Just a Drop” and “The Fast and the Fragrant”.
DESIGNATED CONTACTS:
Owner (Primary): Tatiana Merrick, Director of Science
Buyer (Copy To): Jason Giglio, Buyer, jrgiglio@buffaloschools.org
The dates specified on the timeline of this offering are subject to change via addendum
TIMELINE:
Release Date: 08/11/2025 8:00 AM Advertise Dates:
Questions Due*: 09/01/2025 4:00 PM - Website/BONFIRE 08/11/2025
Answers Posted: 09/05/2025 4:00 PM - Buffalo News 08/10/2025
Offering Closed: 09/11/2025 4:00 PM - Contract Reporter 08/11/2025
Presentations: TBD - Rocket 08/14/2025
Tentative Award: 10/15/2025 - Criterion 08/16/2025
Public Opening Time and Location: 9/12/2025 10am 816 City Hall
*Questions regarding this offering must be submitted via the online offering portal @ https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
PROCUREMENT DATA:
Requisition: NOT AVAILABLE
BPS Commodity Code: 041 Science Supplies
Prior Offering: None Prior Awardee: None
Prior Award Period: None Current Year Value: n/a
OFFERING DATA:
Dates are approximate and dependent upon the award date.
Initial Award & Contract Term: Upon Board approval for 25-26 school year Extensions: None
Maximum Term End: 07/1/26
OTHER OFFERING PARAMETERS:
Type of Offering: RFB
Basis of Award: Lowest price
Award may be split among respondents: No
Award may be consolidated: No
Subcontractors may be used: No
Insurance is required: No
NYS DOL Prevailing Reference: N/A
Response Surety Required (“Bid Bond”) No
Performance Bond Required: No
Formal contract required: No
Proposals valid for: 90 days past closing.
SUBMITTAL OPTIONS:
Please refer to the “Standard Terms, Conditions, and Disclaimers” document for more detailed instructions. Only one method of submittal should be used; mailed responses will be entered into the electronic portal by the BPS Purchase Department for evaluation/scoring purposes.
Submittals may be mailed OR submitted electronically per the instructions below:
Mailed or delivered responses must include two (2) printed copies and one (1) electronic copy.
Electronic submittal is ALLOWED (and encouraged) via BPS BONFIRE portal at:
https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities.
Technical assistance with submitting your response electronically is available by contacting the
Director of Purchase at the contact information listed on prior page.
THIS PAGE RESERVED FOR OFFERING
SUMMARY
This RFB is for 40 sets (kits) of the items delineated for each investigation. For example- If “The Fast and Fragrant” requires 15 hollow shoelaces. We would need 40 times 15 for a total of 600 hollow shoelaces. Please include a list of specifications for the items you are bidding on. Include links to items on your company website if possible.
List will be provided for how many kits each school building will receive. Items must be shipped to the school building. Shipping and Handling must be covered in the cost. Completed kits must be packaged in plastic storage bins for each set of materials for each investigation.
Investigation Item Qty per Kit Total Qty
Bend and Stretch Rubber goggles 30 1200
Bend and Stretch Acetone resistant apron 30 1200
Bend and Stretch/ The Fast and the Fragrant
Acetone resistant gloves Box of 100 80
Bend and Stretch White PTFE tape (at least 15’) 1 40
Bend and Stretch Well plate (porcelain) 15 600
Bend and Stretch Scissors right handed economy non-safety 15 600
Bend and Stretch Heat resistant glove or beaker tongs 15 600
Bend and Stretch/ Fast & Fragrant
Thermometer- 12” 30 2400
Bend and Stretch/ Just a Drop
Beaker (250 mL) 30 2400
Bend and Stretch Forceps-metal economy 15 600
Bend and Stretch Acetone 1L 1 40
Bend and Stretch White vinegar 1L 1 40
Bend and Stretch 70% isopropyl alcohol 1L 1 40
Bend and Stretch/ Fast & Fragrant
Dropper bottles (for acetone, vinegar, isopropyl alcohol & vegetable oil, ~30 mL)
105 8400
Bend and Stretch Glass stirring rod 15 600
Bend and Stretch Disposable weighing boat/paper (pack of at least 100)
1 40
Bend and Stretch scoopula/spatula 15 600
Bend and Stretch Petri dish economy 15 600
Bend and Stretch Distilled water (gallon) 1 40
Bend and Stretch Unflavored gelatin powder (500g) 1 40
Bend and Stretch Glass beaker (1000 mL) 1 40
Bend and Stretch Graduated cylinder (100 mL) 15 600
Just a Drop/ The Fast and the Fragrant
Ring stand 15 1200
Just a Drop Buret holder (or clamp) 15
Just a Drop Burets (at least 25 ml) 15
Just a Drop Funnel plastic 15
Just a Drop Graduated cylinder or volumetric pipette (10 mL)
Just a Drop Erlenmeyer flasks (250 mL) 15
Just a Drop KOH(solid) 500g 1 40
Just a Drop HCl (aq) 6M 1L 1 40
Just a Drop Bromothymol blue 1 40
Just a Drop Phenyl red 1 40
Just a Drop Solid magnesium (ribbon) 1 roll 40
[BID 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATION KITS
Offering Specification
Just a Drop Conductivity Indicator Tester (probes must be close enough together to fit in a well plate well)
5 200
Just a Drop Batteries for conductivity Indicator Tester 5 200
The Fast and the Fragrant
Vegetable glycerin 1L 1 40
The Fast and the Fragrant
Pipettes- disposable polyethylene transfer (pack of at least 100)
1 40
The Fast and the Fragrant
Stopwatches digital 15
The Fast and the Fragrant
Coffee filters or filter paper rounds (pack of 100)
The Fast and the Fragrant
Small rubber bands such as orthodontic rubber bands (pack)
The Fast and the Fragrant
Masking tape 1 roll
The Fast and the Fragrant
Glass test tubes
The Fast and the Fragrant
Test tube stoppers
The Fast and the Fragrant
Test tube rack
The Fast and the Fragrant
Watch glass
The Fast and the Fragrant
Ring stand thermometer clamps
The Fast and the Fragrant
Cotton balls or rounds (bag)
The Fast and the Fragrant
Hollow shoelace
[BID 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATION KITS
Offering Specification
This RFB is for 40 sets (kits) of the items delineated for each investigation. For example- If “The Fast and Fragrant” requires 15 hollow shoelaces. We would need 40 times 15 for a total of 600 hollow shoelaces. Please include a list of specifications for the items you are bidding on. Include links to items on your company website if possible.
List will be provided for how many kits each school building will receive. Items must be shipped to the school building. Shipping and Handling must be covered in the cost. Completed kits must be packaged in plastic storage bins for each set of materials for each investigation.
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