Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I, ITB
Buffalo Cruise Terminal Phase I Construction: Marine, Electrical, and Site Improvements
Posted
May 18, 2026
Respond By
June 10, 2026
Identifier
Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I, ITB
NAICS
237990, 238210, 237310
This opportunity seeks a prime contractor for the Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I in Buffalo, NY, managed by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development (ESD). - Government Buyer: - Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development (ESD) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - WE-EF LIGHTING USA, LLC (site lighting luminaires) - BEGA (site lighting luminaires) - Trelleborg (marine fenders and bollards) - Hilti (adhesive anchor systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Rehabilitation of approximately 950 feet of concrete seawall - Installation of 17 new mooring bollards (Trelleborg 50-ton tee bollards) and cleats - Installation of 31 Trelleborg Type II sling fenders (1.2m x 2.0m, 50 kPa) - Construction of a new concrete waterfront promenade - Installation of 1300 linear feet of new metal sea-rail and gates - Installation of 800 linear feet of new nosing plate - Site lighting along promenade, including WE-EF (WEEF-1080955) and BEGA (B84407) luminaires and aluminum poles (693-0427) - Installation of new electric service, transformer pad, and empty conduit for future electric work - Installation of new water service, hotbox/RPZ, and underground water lines - General construction services, including demolition, marine and utility work, and phased site improvements - Use of Hilti HIT-RE 500 V3 + HAS-B-105 adhesive anchors for bollard installation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Adherence to ESD IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR where applicable) - Strict stormwater and sediment control measures - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Engineering design accounts for extreme wind and mooring loads - All lighting fixtures must be marine-grade, UL/ETL listed, IP66 rated, and dimmable - Locations: - Primary work at 275 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY (Buffalo Cruise Terminal/Outer Harbor) - Additional reference to 225 and 461 Fuhrmann Blvd for related or future phases - ECHDC office at 95 Perry Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY
Description
The solicitation is for construction services related to the Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I project. The scope includes rehabilitation of approximately 950 feet of concrete seawall, installation of mooring bollards, seawall fenders, a new concrete waterfront promenade, metal sea-rail and gates, landscape and hardscape materials, new electric service and transformer pad, site lighting, empty conduit for future electric work, new water service and hotbox/RPZ, and new underground water lines. Prevailing wages are required. The project is located in Buffalo, NY, Erie County, and bids are due by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.