Opportunity
Empire State Development #Grounds Maintenance Services, RFP
Grounds Maintenance Services for Buffalo, NY Property (Empire State Development)
Posted
March 16, 2026
Respond By
April 08, 2026
Identifier
Grounds Maintenance Services, RFP
NAICS
561730
Empire State Development (ESD), a New York State agency, is seeking qualified firms to provide grounds maintenance services for a 3.72-acre property in Buffalo, NY. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (New York State Urban Development Corporation) - Scope of Services: - Weekly lawn cutting and edging along sidewalks and walkways - Weed and grass removal in beds and tree rings - Edging and mulching of beds and tree rings as necessary - Pruning of shrubs and small trees - Leaf and debris removal - Snow removal and de-icing services on all public sidewalks as needed - Property Details: - 823, 825, and 843 Busti Avenue; 1 and 3 Massachusetts Avenue, Buffalo, NY - Total area: 3.72 acres - Notable Requirements: - Encouragement of participation from NYS-certified Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) - Compliance with IT Security Standards if any data or IT component is involved (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for the services requested - Place of Performance: - All work to be performed at the specified Busti Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue addresses in Buffalo, NY
Description
Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide grounds maintenance services for a 3.72-acre property located on Busti Avenue in Buffalo, NY. The scope includes weekly lawn cutting, edging, weed removal, pruning, leaf and debris removal, as well as snow and ice removal on sidewalks during winter. The contract aims to maintain the property, which includes several addresses near the Peace Bridge, and encourages participation from Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs). Proposals are due by April 8, 2026.