7-BPS Procurement Policy Links.pdf

This document is a procurement policy reference guide for the Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) in New York, outlining four key purchasing policies that govern the district's procurement activities. The file provides links to BPS's foundational procurement policies, including general purchasing procedures (Policy 5410), alternative formats for instructional materials (Policy 5412), procurement guidelines aligned with Uniform Grant Guidance for federal awards (Policy 5413), and minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) requirements (Policy 5414). These policies establish the regulatory framework through which BPS conducts all procurement activities, including the solicitation for asbestos abatement services across the district's over 70 schools and facilities.

The referenced asbestos abatement contract opportunity seeks proposals from certified firms to perform both planned abatement projects and emergency removal services. Planned projects will be guided by the district's current AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Management Plan, while emergency work will be performed on an as-needed basis. Required services include pipe insulation removal and debris cleanup, repair of damaged pipe fittings, and removal of damaged asbestos floor tile and fire doors. The procurement policies linked in this document establish the procedural requirements for responding to this solicitation, including compliance with federal grant guidance where applicable and adherence to M/WBE contracting standards.