# Gilbane Seeks Buffalo Empire AI Subcontractors

Gilbane Building Company is seeking subcontractors for the state-funded, $74.5 million Empire AI research computing center project at the University at Buffalo. An outreach event is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at The Plan Room in Buffalo, with near-term packages covering earthwork, site demolition, utilities, elevators, and foundations. Minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs) are particularly encouraged to participate.

- Subcontractors with relevant sitework, utility, elevator, and foundation capabilities can use the outreach event to pursue the identified project packages.
- MWBE and SDVOB firms are specifically encouraged to participate, making the project relevant to businesses seeking state-funded construction opportunities and supplier-diversity participation.
- Construction firms should assess their capacity for the listed near-term scopes and engage with Gilbane through the project outreach event.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Empire State Development (ESD)
- University at Buffalo (UB)

### Vendors
- Gilbane Building Company (General contractor seeking qualified subcontractors)

### Sources
- [Local Contractors Wanted for $74.5 Million Empire AI Project at UB - Buffalo Rising](https://www.buffalorising.com/2026/10/local-contractors-wanted-for-74-5-million-empire-ai-project-at-ub) - Buffalo Rising