Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Waterbury Public Schools.
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Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
The City of Waterbury, Department of Education, seeks a qualified provider to recondition football equipment for Crosby, Kennedy, Waterbury Career Academy, and Wilby high schools. The service period is approximately December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The posting identifies an open RFP for this service, not a grant program, with proposals due October 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
The City of Waterbury, Department of Education, seeks a qualified provider to recondition football equipment for Crosby, Kennedy, Waterbury Career Academy, and Wilby high schools. The service period is approximately December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. The posting identifies an open RFP for this service, not a grant program, with proposals due October 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
The City of Waterbury, Department of Education is seeking a contractor to renovate the boys' locker room at Crosby High School. The work includes demolition, LVT and epoxy flooring, ceiling and lighting replacement, painting, ceramic-tile restoration, shower modifications, and associated electrical and finish work. Work must be performed safely in an occupied school, and bidders must attend and sign in on time at the mandatory October 13, 2026 information session to remain eligible to submit a proposal.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Waterbury
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
18,776
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0904830
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
29
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,037.77
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Waterbury Public Schools
The meeting included a public address regarding concerns about special education student placement and the professional standards of the PPT process. The Superintendent provided updates on student achievements, a new air purifier grant initiative, an analysis of food waste program performance, and information regarding professional development conferences attended by staff. The Board discussed the Education Rising program and approved several consent items, including agreements for financial literacy programs, facility usage, and grant funding. Additionally, Commissioners held a detailed discussion regarding a professional services agreement for before and after school support, raising questions about the no-bid procurement process and the allocation of Title I funding.
The meeting included a moment of silence for a deceased district teacher and addressed several public concerns regarding special education services, IEP implementation, and transportation issues for outsourced students. The Superintendent provided an overview of district goals for the 2026-2027 school year, including the third-grade reading campaign, Nesk accreditation, and pathway programs for students. Additionally, updates were provided on the Seal of Biliteracy achievements, Hispanic Heritage Month events, and efforts toward fiscal responsibility and organizational improvements.
Public-sector contacts connected to Waterbury Public Schools.
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The workshop focused on school performance data and strategic initiatives at Kennedy High School. Key topics included a review of student demographics, the growth of advanced placement and early college experience course offerings, and progress within the commissioner's network, specifically regarding talent development, academic rigor, school climate, and operations. Discussion points also highlighted improvements in student attendance and discipline, facility upgrades to enhance learning spaces, and the impact of various student clubs on fostering a sense of belonging.
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