Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 27-0627E5-032
Buffalo Board of Education Solicits Literacy Professional Development Services
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-0627E5-032
NAICS
611430
The Buffalo Board of Education is seeking proposals for professional development services to enhance literacy instruction for Buffalo Public Schools educators. - Government Buyer: - Buffalo Board of Education, Bureau of Purchase - Scope of Services: - Professional development for approximately 300 educators (grades PK-4), including reading teachers, literacy coaches, and instructional coaches - Training focused on the five pillars of literacy: oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension - Instruction grounded in the Science of Reading and structured literacy approaches - Products/Services Requested: - Literacy professional development services (no specific products or part numbers) - No OEMs or named vendors specified; open to qualified service providers - Notable Requirements: - Electronic proposal submission via the BPS BONFIRE portal - Emphasis on evidence-based literacy instruction and educator skill enhancement
Description
This RFP aims to provide Buffalo Public Schools with professional learning focused on literacy and language development. The training will support approximately 300 educators including teachers in grades PK-4, reading teachers, literacy coaches, and instructional coaches. It will cover the fundamentals of reading instruction based on the five pillars of literacy and a structured literacy approach grounded in the Science of Reading. The goal is to enhance educators' literacy instruction skills.