Opportunity
Empire State Development #Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I, ITB
Buffalo Cruise Terminal Phase I Construction: Seawall, Promenade, and Site Lighting Improvements
Posted
May 18, 2026
Respond By
June 10, 2026
Identifier
Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I, ITB
NAICS
237990, 238990
This solicitation seeks a prime contractor for the Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I project in Buffalo, NY, managed by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development. - Government Buyer: - Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development - OEMs and Vendors: - WE-EF Lighting USA, LLC (site lighting luminaires and poles) - BEGA (pole-top luminaires) - Trelleborg (sling fenders or approved equivalent) - Products/Services Requested: - Rehabilitation of approximately 950 feet of concrete seawall - Installation of 17 new mooring bollards (shallow foundations) - Installation of 31 new sling fenders (Trelleborg Type II or equivalent) - Installation of 1300 linear feet of new sea railing and 800 linear feet of nosing plate - Construction of a new concrete waterfront promenade - Installation of metal sea-rail and gates - Landscape and hardscape improvements - New electric service and transformer pad - Site lighting along the promenade, including: - WE-EF Lighting USA, LLC luminaires (WEEF-1080955) with custom 2' arm and pole mount bracket, 3000K, 80 CRI, 6295.7 lumens, 54W - WE-EF aluminum poles (693-0427), nominal 25' height - BEGA pole-top luminaires (B84407), 55.3W, 6672 lumens, selectable color temperature - Installation of empty conduit for future electric work - New water service and hotbox/RPZ - New underground water lines - Removal and encapsulation of excavation spoils - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Prevailing wage requirements - Compliance with NYS building codes and environmental permits - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Adherence to IT security standards and stormwater pollution prevention - Maintenance of public access during construction - No specific OEMs mandated except for referenced lighting and fender products - Locations: - Primary work at 275 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY (Buffalo Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal) - Additional site at 461 Fuhrmann Blvd for future terminal building - ECHDC office at 95 Perry Street, Suite 400, Buffalo, NY
Description
This solicitation seeks bids from qualified construction companies for the Buffalo Cruise Terminal Improvements Phase I project located in Buffalo, NY. The work 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. The project requires prevailing wages and completion of all tasks as detailed in the provided project manual and construction documents. The contract is anticipated to be awarded following a public bid announcement scheduled for June 10, 2026.