7-BPS Procurement Policy Links.pdf

This document is a procurement policy reference guide from the Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) district in New York, providing links to four key purchasing and procurement policies that govern vendor selection and contract management. The policies referenced include the general Purchasing Policy (5410), Alternative Formats for Instructional Materials (5412), Procurement procedures for Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Awards (5413), and Minority and/or Women Owned Business Enterprises requirements (5414). These policies establish the framework under which BPS evaluates and awards contracts, including the IT Staff Augmentation Services opportunity outlined in the related RFP.

The IT Staff Augmentation Services RFP seeks qualified vendors to provide staffing support across three primary categories: Complete Network & Data Center Infrastructure support encompassing telecommunications, hardware maintenance, firewalls, servers, content filtering, backup systems, and security/video initiatives; Enterprise Device Management including imaging, customization, and deployment of multiple operating systems (Windows, iOS, macOS, chromeOS) with programming and policy management capabilities; and Security Services involving MS Defender deployment management, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity coordination with a virtual CISO, and oversight of 24/7 SOC vendor services aligned with NIST standards. The procurement must comply with BPS policies regarding minority and women-owned business enterprise considerations and applicable federal grant guidance requirements.