Airport Uniform Purchasing Program

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Airport Uniform Purchasing Program, with the solicitation number 2118656. The project aims to establish a multi-year contract valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000, serving all counties in New York State, with the primary location in Buffalo, NY. The procurement process is facilitated through a newly implemented online portal created in partnership with Bonfire Interactive, allowing vendors to register as NFTA suppliers, receive notifications of relevant solicitations, and submit proposals electronically. The deadline for responses is March 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract does not specify set-aside goals for minority, women, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the awarded vendor must have not previously secured an identical or similar contract within the past five years, with Affinity Specialty Apparel Inc noted as a related entity. The solicitation includes detailed documentation requirements, such as acknowledgment of all issued addenda to ensure proposal responsiveness, and an exceptions form allowing bidders to list deviations or specific points of variance for consideration. The process emphasizes transparency and thoroughness, requiring proposers to confirm receipt of all addenda and to clearly outline any exceptions. The primary contact for this procurement is Katrena McCoy, Assistant Procurement Manager, reachable via email and phone. Interested vendors can access the full solicitation details and submit their proposals through the NY State Contract Reporter portal, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements for participation in this multi-year uniform purchasing program.