The project calls for replacement of the pool heater and circulation pump. The associated bid notice describes plumbing construction at Dunkirk High School, requiring bid security of 5% and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Sealed bids are due at the District Business Office, where they will be publicly opened.
The project calls for replacement of the pool heater and circulation pump. The associated bid notice describes plumbing construction at Dunkirk High School, requiring bid security of 5% and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Sealed bids are due at the District Business Office, where they will be publicly opened.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Dunkirk
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,980
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3609420
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
5
Mascot
School mascot.
Marauder
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
353.5
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
35 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Lead with Sourcewell or OMNIA; if it’s tech or curriculum, access cooperative purchasing through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Dunkirk City School District, NY rarely or does not use sole source above New York State’s $20,000 threshold. Redirect sales to cooperative purchasing channels to avoid the high-friction formal bidding process and align with district practice.
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The district has used cooperative purchasing and piggybacking; this is the preferred, board-supported path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Dunkirk City School District
Dunkirk City School District Board Of Education Special Meeting
Date: May 21, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Education convened to review and approve the results of the recent district vote, which included the approval of the 2025-2026 budget and the establishment of a Capital Improvements Reserve Fund. Election results for two Board of Education member terms were certified. Additionally, the Board approved the 2025-2026 district calendar and confirmed new hire appointments for both administrative and teaching staff positions within the district.
Dunkirk City School District Board of Education Special Meeting
Date: Nov 26, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items, including the approval of new hire appointments across various employee associations, such as the Civil Service Employees' Association, the Dunkirk Teachers' Association, and new substitute staff. Furthermore, the board authorized an emergency transportation contract with First Student Inc. to address student transit needs for the current academic year.
Dunkirk City School District District Comprehensive Improvement Plan 2026-2027
Date: Jul 1, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Dunkirk City School District.
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Michele DawleyAssistant Principal of Student Conduct and Attendance, Grades 10 - 12
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Adam HernandezAssistant Principal of Student Conduct and Attendance, Grades 7 - 9
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Type: Strategic Plan
This District Comprehensive Improvement Plan outlines three key priorities for the 2026-2027 school year. The first priority is Teaching and Learning, focusing on ensuring every student receives high-quality, data-driven, and explicit instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, refining delivery, and sustaining collaborative structures. The second priority is Student Achievement, aimed at maximizing learning through a comprehensive, proactive Multi-Tiered System of Supports that uses data to drive instruction and intervention. The third priority is Social-Emotional Learning, dedicated to strengthening student behavior, engagement, and connectedness through proactive behavioral supports, early identification of needs, and consistent SEL practices, with an emphasis on relationship-building. These efforts are designed to improve school climate, enhance student achievement and engagement, and reduce behavioral incidents and chronic absenteeism.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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