Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #ECHDC- Outer Harbor-Terminal B Safety Improvements
Empire State Development Seeks Construction and Electrical Services for Terminal B Safety Improvements at Buffalo Outer Harbor
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
ECHDC- Outer Harbor-Terminal B Safety Improvements
NAICS
237310, 238210, 237990
Empire State Development, through its Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) subsidiary, is seeking bids for the Terminal B Safety Improvements Project at Buffalo Outer Harbor. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), via Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) - Project Scope: - Two prime contracts: (1) Site Electrical and Lighting Upgrades, (2) Site Construction and Structural Repairs - Key work includes: - Pavement rehabilitation (asphalt) - Guardrail and safety barrier installation - Concrete repairs to quay wall - Site electrical upgrades and parking lot lighting improvements - Feature lighting (as a bid alternate) - Site clearing, vegetation management, earthwork, and grading - Synthetic grass surfacing - Site furnishings and landscape restoration - Design and Consulting Firms: - Azar Design Co. (landscape, civil, environmental, electrical) - WSP USA (structural engineering) - LENI SCHWENDINGER LIGHT PROJECTS (lighting design) - Patriot Design & Consulting (survey) - Toscano Clements Taylor, LLC (cost estimating) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with IT security standards (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR, NYS and Federal cybersecurity laws) - Adherence to two site management plans, environmental easements, and Buffalo Green Code zoning - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Prevailing wage requirements - Mandatory pre-bid site visit and coordination with owner for all work - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; the procurement is open to qualified construction and electrical contractors.
Description
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development, is soliciting bids from qualified construction companies for the Terminal B Safety Improvements Project located at 901 Fuhrmann Boulevard within the Buffalo Outer Harbor. The project involves repairs and improvements to enhance safety and accessibility along the Terminal B waterfront, including pavement rehabilitation, guardrail installation, concrete repairs, lighting upgrades, and related work. The work will be performed under two prime contracts: Site Electrical and Lighting Upgrades, and Site Construction and Structural Repairs. The project has specific goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6%) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (30%) participation.