Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #11LZ2332
NFTA LRRT Catenary and Insulator Replacement Phase 5 Procurement
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
11LZ2332
NAICS
237990
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is seeking a contractor for the LRRT Catenary and Insulator Replacement Phase 5 project in Buffalo, NY. - Buyer: Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Engineering Office - Scope of work: - Replacement of approximately 18,641 linear feet of contract wire in the LRRT System - Replacement of necessary assemblies and insulators - Installation of existing and new Overhead Catenary System (OCS) anchor inserts - Mobilization, contractor work plan, and provision of an engineer’s field office - Roadway Worker Protection/Railroad Work-In-Charge (RWP/RWIC) services - Contractor must perform at least 50% of the work with its own labor forces - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Bid security of at least 10% required for bids over $50,000; liquidated damages apply for late completion - No DBE, MWBE, or SDVOB participation goals - Place of performance: Various locations throughout the LRRT System in Buffalo, NY (Erie County) - Contracting office: 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 - Contract term: 249 calendar days
Description
This solicitation is for the LRRT – Catenary and Insulator Replacement Phase 5 project, involving the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to replace approximately 18,641 linear feet of contract wire, necessary assemblies, and insulators. The work includes mobilization, contractor work plan, replacement activities, allowances, anchor inserts, RWP/RWIC services, and an engineer's field office. The contract term is 249 calendar days, and the project is located at various locations throughout the LRRT System in Buffalo, NY. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement, waive irregularities, reject bids, and extend the bidding period.