Fire Safety Inspections, Reporting and Consulting

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking proposals from Certified Code Enforcement Officers to conduct comprehensive fire safety inspections across approximately 75 school facilities and 15 group B (Business Class) buildings. The procurement opportunity requires vendors to perform annual inspections in strict adherence to NYS Education Law, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Potential contractors must possess current certification as Code Enforcement Officers and demonstrate expertise in fire safety assessment and reporting. The solicitation requires detailed proposal submissions through the Bonfire online portal (https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities) with a strict proposal due date of May 8, 2025. The proposed contract term extends through June 30, 2026, covering Erie County and specifically targeting facilities within Buffalo City. Interested vendors should carefully review the full specifications and ensure complete compliance with all regulatory requirements for fire safety inspections.

The contract opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, and there are no stated restrictions on business entity types that can respond to the solicitation. No incumbent vendors were identified in the procurement documents, and the contract appears to be a new initiative for fire safety inspection services. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, which suggests potential vendors should prepare competitive pricing based on the scope of inspecting 90 total facilities. The opportunity is open to all qualified Certified Code Enforcement Officers who can demonstrate the technical capability to perform comprehensive fire safety assessments across school and business facilities. Vendors will be expected to provide detailed inspection reports, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain high standards of professional fire safety evaluation throughout the contract period.