Empire State Development #Terminal B Naming Rights, RFP

5-Year Naming Rights Sponsorship for Terminal B Event Space in Buffalo, NY

Empire State Development (ESD), through its subsidiary Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), is seeking proposals for a 5-year Naming Rights Sponsorship for Terminal B, a public event venue in Buffalo, NY. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD) - Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) - Products/Services Requested: - 5-year Naming Rights Sponsorship for Terminal B event space - Includes development, design, production, and installation of interior and exterior signage (sponsor's name/logo) - Brand exposure on venue signage, websites, and promotional materials - Promotional advertising opportunities (e.g., digital billboards) - Event-related benefits (tickets, parking, promotional space) - Requirement to present a seasonal strategy for integrated use of the venue's name - Information Security Compliance Services - Compliance with ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR, and NYS/Federal IT security laws - Monitoring, access management, documentation, and supply chain certification - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sponsor is responsible for all signage costs and must obtain municipal approvals - Compliance with ESD IT Security Standards and mandatory Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy certification - Automotive, insurance, tobacco, vape, cannabis, and alcohol-related sponsors are excluded - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Terminal B, Buffalo Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY

Description

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development (ESD), is seeking proposals from established businesses to enter into a 5-year Naming Rights Agreement for the public event space known as Terminal B, located in Buffalo, NY. Terminal B is a 100,000 square foot venue on a nine-acre site featuring a performance stage, green room, sloped lawn, and overlook deck facing Lake Erie. The agreement includes signage rights, promotional opportunities, and event-related benefits, with proposals due by December 16, 2025.

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