Opportunity
New York Buffalo Civic Plus #1139
Buffalo seeks bids for municipal electricity supply contract (Zone A)
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
1139
NAICS
221122
The City of Buffalo Department of Public Works is seeking bids for a one-year electricity supply contract to power municipal operations in Buffalo, NY. - Buyer: City of Buffalo Department of Public Works - Contracting office located at Room 502, City Hall, 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202 - Products/Services Requested: - Electricity supply for all City of Buffalo accounts within National Grid's Zone A - Total estimated annual usage: 135,779,931 kWh - Pricing must be based on a firm fixed adder to the NYISO Zone A Day Ahead Market LBMP Index - Dual bill invoicing method required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or electricity suppliers named; open to qualified electricity suppliers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minority and women workforce and business utilization goals: 25% minority workforce, 5% women workforce, 25% minority business enterprise, 5% women business enterprise - Compliance with General Municipal Law and labor law provisions - Option for a one-year contract extension upon mutual agreement - Bidders must submit non-collusion affidavits and acknowledge all addenda - Place of Performance: - All City of Buffalo accounts in National Grid utility territory, Zone A - Contracting office at City Hall, Buffalo, NY
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of electricity for the City of Buffalo, New York. The bid is open and the deadline for submission is June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit sealed proposals either by dropping them off at Room 502 of City Hall or by mailing them to the same address. The bid opening will be conducted via video/phone conference call, and interested bidder representatives can request to join the meeting by contacting the city engineer.