Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #25AJB0086
SUNY Buffalo Solicits Annual Hoist and Crane Inspection and Repair Services
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
25AJB0086
NAICS
811310
The State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo is seeking a contractor for a five-year contract to provide annual inspection and repair services for hoists, cranes, and related lifting equipment across all University at Buffalo campuses and affiliated facilities. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo, Purchasing Office - Scope of Work: - Annual inspection and repair of approximately 45 assorted hoists and cranes - Includes related equipment such as nylon slings and engineered chains - Services must comply with OSHA and ASME standards - All repairs require OEM or OEM-certified equal parts with warranty information - Emergency response required within 4 hours for hazardous situations - Athletics-related equipment inspections must be completed within a fixed service window - Contractor must provide manufacturer training, authorization, or certification for all applicable equipment - All technicians must be OSHA 10-hour certified and factory trained/certified for the makes on campus - Inspection reports, repair documentation, and certifications must be submitted electronically within five business days - University reserves the right to add or remove equipment during the contract term - Notable Requirements: - 30% MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation goal - Strict reporting and documentation standards - All replacement parts must be OEM or OEM-certified equal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation; all OEMs for hoists and cranes on campus are included by reference - Simmers Crane is mentioned as a past contractor for similar work - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and repair services for hoists, cranes, nylon slings, engineered chains, and related equipment - Approximately 45 units covered - All labor, equipment, and materials necessary for compliance - Award Basis: - Contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder
Description
The State University of New York at Buffalo is soliciting bids for Hoist and Crane Inspection and Repair Services across its campuses. The contract includes all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to inspect and repair approximately 45 assorted hoists and cranes, along with nylon slings and engineered chains, in compliance with OSHA requirements. The contractor will service all University at Buffalo campuses and affiliated facilities, with the University reserving the right to add or remove equipment during the contract term. The contract term is five years, and the University aims to award the contract to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible bidder.