Security officer training

Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) in Erie County, New York, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive security officer training program through Bid 26-0626E5-029, targeting annual training for approximately 125 security officers, supervisors, and security department directors across district high schools and elementary buildings. The training requirements include multiple course components: an 8-hour annual renewal course for guard license renewal, a 16-hour training course for newly hired security guards (to be completed within 90 days of employment), defensive tactics and de-escalation training, first aid training, and certified CPR training. All training must comply with New York State guidelines under General Business Section 89G for security guard licensing and will be conducted primarily at School #95's auditorium, with scheduling flexibility during school year weekdays and summer break. The procurement timeline includes a question period from October 27, 2025, to November 10, 2025, with answers posted on November 17, 2025, and a bid closing date of November 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals through the Euna Procurement portal, including company background, relevant experience, cost proposal breakdowns, and documentation such as the Offering Questionnaire, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, insurance certificates, W-9 forms, and Equal Opportunity forms.

The procurement offers opportunities for multiple vendors, with the potential to award contracts to different providers for individual training tracks. BPS encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation, requiring vendors to submit MWBE certification documentation and complete a Subcontractor Listing and MWBE Utilization Plan. Subcontractors are permitted, and vendors must list each subcontractor's name, tax identification number, and percentage of response value. The contract will initially run from December 17, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the possibility of five extensions, potentially extending the maximum contract term through June 30, 2031. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement will be awarded on a lowest-price basis, and vendors must provide all-inclusive cost per session for each training component. Importantly, the contract requires vendors to update all certificates and training completion records on the New York State database and coordinate sign-in sheets with the BPS Security Department, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to security officer professional development and compliance.