7-BPS Procurement Policy Links.pdf

This document provides procurement policy links for Buffalo Public Schools (BPS), a New York State local education agency. The file references four key procurement policies including the general Purchasing Policy (5410), Alternative Formats for Instructional Materials (5412), Procurement procedures under Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Awards (5413), and Minority and/or Women Owned Business Enterprises guidelines (5414). Each policy is hyperlinked to the BPS BoardDocs system for direct access to the complete policy documents. These policies establish the framework governing how BPS conducts all procurement activities and vendor selections.

The referenced contract opportunity is for an Independent Monitor to oversee the implementation of student discipline reforms required under an Assurance of Discontinuance agreement with the New York State Office of the Attorney General. The Independent Monitor will be responsible for ensuring that BPS implements required reforms with fidelity, transparency, and accountability. BPS is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to fill this oversight position. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the BPS policies outlined above, including consideration of minority and women-owned business enterprise participation as specified in Policy 5414.