SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · BUFFALO SCHOOLS
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Buffalo Public School District seeks proposals for leased dark and lit fiber services or Ethernet services with a contract start by July 1, 2026. This RFP supports their existing fiber network infrastructure for educational connectivity.
The Buffalo Public School District (BPS) has been operating a dark fiber network for the past 19 years. The district is seeking to either renew or start a new service contract of dark fiber or lit services with a start date of no later than July 1, 2026. The district is looking for a variety of proposals to review for either “Leased Dark Fiber” services (Dark Fiber) consisting of two (2) strands of single mode fiber or for “Leased Lit Fiber” Services, or for “Ethernet” services in a manner sufficient for E-Rate eligibility. Important Events: Search Status Event Name Location Description Dates Mandatory ONGOING Open Date Online Portal Posting date for the Opportunity Dec 9th 2025, 8:00 AM EST N/A UPCOMING Questions Due Date Online Portal Deadline to submit Questions Dec 16th 2025, 4:00 PM EST N/A UPCOMING Answers Posted Online Portal Answers Posted Dec 19th 2025, 4:00 PM EST No UPCOMING Close Date Online Portal Deadline for Submissions Jan 16th 2026, 12:00 PM EST N/A UPCOMING Intent to Bid Due Date Online Portal Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid Jan 16th 2026, 12:00 PM EST Yes Supporting Documentation: Download All Files Search File Type Description Date Created Actions 5410-001 BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STANDARD TERMS CONDITIONS and DISCLAIMERS 20210131.pdf Documentation Standard Terms, Conditions, and Disclaimers Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download 5410-002 RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services.pdf Documentation Offering Specification Dec 5th 2025, 2:59 PM EST Download 5410-003 Submission Instructions for RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services.pdf Documentation Submission Instructions Dec 8th 2025, 9:19 AM EST Download 5410-004 Pricing Sheets for RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services.pdf Documentation Pricing Sheets for RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services Read more... Dec 5th 2025, 3:18 PM EST Download 5410-010F EEO EMPLOYER INFORMATION REPORT 20240203.xlsx Documentation Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report (Excel Version) Read more... Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download 5410-010F EEO EMPLOYER INFORMATION REPORT.pdf Documentation Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Report (PDF Version) Read more... Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download 5410-011F Non-Collusive Bidding Certification 20210128.pdf Documentation Non-Collusive Bidding Certification Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download 5410-012F SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING AND MWBE UTILIZATION PLAN 20210128.pdf Documentation Subcontractor Listing & MWBE Utilization Plan Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download 5410R.1 Restrictions on Contact 2019.pdf Documentation Restrictions on Contact Policy Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download BPS Data Sharing and Confidentiality Agreement.pdf Documentation Data Sharing and Confidentiality Agreement Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download BPS Existing Circuits 11-17-25 (Dark Fiber RFP Shared).xlsx Documentation Existing Circuits Dec 4th 2025, 9:35 AM EST Download BPS Fiber Network 11-17-25.pdf Documentation Exisiting BPS Dark Fiber with Hubs and Schools Dec 4th 2025, 9:35 AM EST Download BPS Locations 11-17-25 (Dark Fiber RFP Shared).xlsx Documentation BPS Locations Dec 4th 2025, 9:35 AM EST Download BPS Procurement Policy Links.pdf Documentation BPS Procurement Policy Links Feb 14th 2024, 10:45 AM EST Download Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Offering Specific Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Vendor Proposal - RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Pricing Sheets - RFP 26-0632-043 Leased Dark and Lit Fiber Services File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Questionnaires Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Offering Questionnaire (Q-09OR) Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) 1 REQUIRED You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Download Voluntary Surveys (Q-29OZ) Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) 1 OPTIONAL You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. Download Standard Documents Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Signed Non-Collusive Bidding Certification File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Insurance Certificate File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Completed Equal Opportunity Form File Type: Any (.*) Multiple REQUIRED References File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple REQUIRED Disclosure Narrative File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Debarment Narrative File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Certifications (MWBE, etc..) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Policy 5414 (MWBE) Compliance Narrative File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Subcontractor Documentation File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Anti-Lobbying Narrative File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Other Vendor Information (as needed) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL W-9 File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple OPTIONAL Messages Public Notices (0) Public Notices are visible to anyone who can view the opportunity Vendor Discussions (0) There is currently nothing to display here. Submission Intent to Bid In order to prepare a submission you must first submit your Intent to Bid by Jan 16, 2026 12:00 PM EST. Do you intend to bid on this opportunity? Yes No Submit Technical Support Portal Security Terms of Service Privacy Policy Sitemap 4
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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