Opportunity
Empire State Development #ECHDC-Outer-Harbor-TerminalB-Safety-Improvements-ITB
Buffalo Outer Harbor Terminal B Safety Improvements – Construction and Electrical Upgrades
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
ECHDC-Outer-Harbor-TerminalB-Safety-Improvements-ITB
NAICS
237310, 238210
This opportunity involves safety and infrastructure improvements at Terminal B on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, managed by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development (ESD). - Government Buyer: - Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), under Empire State Development (ESD) - Project Scope: - Two prime contracts: - Contract Package 1: Site electrical and lighting upgrades, including parking lot lighting improvements and feature lighting (Bid Alternate E1) - Contract Package 2: Site construction and structural repairs, including: - Selective demolition - Site clearing and vegetation management - Earthwork and grading - Asphalt pavement rehabilitation - Synthetic grass surfacing - Safety guardrail installation - Quay wall concrete repairs - Site furnishings - Planting and landscape restoration - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; work is construction and infrastructure focused - Includes both electrical/lighting and civil/structural improvements - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on participation from New York State certified Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) with goals of 30% and 6% respectively - Compliance with prevailing wage requirements - All work must comply with City of Buffalo zoning, land use regulations, and environmental standards - Project subject to site management plans and environmental regulations - IT security compliance (ISO 27001, 27005, 27035, GDPR, NYS and federal cybersecurity laws) is required - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation or attachments
Description
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), a subsidiary of Empire State Development (ESD), is soliciting sealed bids 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 public safety and accessibility along the Terminal B waterfront, including rehabilitation of existing pavement surfaces, installation of new guardrail systems adjacent to the quay wall, localized concrete repairs, site lighting upgrades and improvements, and related work. The work will be performed under two prime contracts: Contract Package 1 for Site Electrical and Lighting Upgrades, and Contract Package 2 for Site Construction and Structural Repairs. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM ET on August 5, 2026.