Bailey Corridor Comprehensive Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Planning Phase 1

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is seeking proposals for the Bailey Corridor Comprehensive Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Planning – Phase 1, a project aimed at fostering equitable development around transit corridors in Buffalo, NY. The contract, with a value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, is set for a duration of one year and is open to all New York State counties. The solicitation was posted on November 7, 2024, with a deadline for responses on December 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM. This project emphasizes equitable development, with a specific goal of awarding at least 17% of sub-contracting opportunities to disadvantaged-owned businesses, although there are no set-aside requirements for service-disabled veteran, minority, or women-owned businesses. Vendors interested in participating must register through Bonfire, NFTA’s procurement portal, where they can access the RFP and submit proposals electronically. The project falls under NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The primary contact for this solicitation is Mark Pereira, the Procurement Director, reachable via email or phone. This initiative is part of NFTA’s broader efforts to promote inclusive and comprehensive transit-oriented development planning across all New York State counties, with no prior contracts awarded for similar projects within the past five years.