Christine Perry     

TEL: 716-677-3115    FAX: 716-677-3609

The Purchasing Department procures necessary supplies, equipment and services of high quality for the lowest price from responsible suppliers for use within the district resulting in the best value for the educational budget. Items and services are purchased in accordance with section 103 of the General Municipal Law, the New York State Comptroller Financial Management Guide and the West Seneca Central School District Policies. The goal is to make efficient and cost-effective purchases while maintaining internal controls recommended by the New York State Office of Comptroller to guard against favoritism, extravagance and fraud.

Bids
All public bids for commodities and services are advertised in the legal notices of the West Seneca Bee and posted on this Website. Click here: Bids/Quotes/Requests for Proposals.

Bidding Thresholds:
Materials, Equipment and Supplies - General Municipal Law 103 and District Policy require formal sealed bids for purchases of $20,000 or more for any single item or commodity group (similar items) or $35,000 or more for public works.

Quotes
Quotes for commodity group purchases below the $20,000 bid threshold may be posted on this Website. Click here: Bids/Quotes/Requests for Proposals.

Requests for Proposals
The Purchasing Department periodically issues Requests for Proposals for professional services. Specifications for RFP's may also be posted on this Website. Click here: Bids/Quotes/Requests for Proposals.

New York State Contracts
The District also accesses over 125 New York State contracts for various equipment, supplies and services.

Related Links

New York State OGS Website

New York State Procurement Contracting Services