IFB# 25021-285.00 MBE/WBE/SDVOB Opportunity - Travel Time Dynamic Message Signs

  The New York State Thruway Authority (“Authority”) is seeking bids from contracting firms to procure a total of five (5) Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Panels and associated equipment for use at (2) strategically located static sign structures along Interstate 190 NB that will display wait times at international border crossings between the United States and Canada in the Buffalo-Niagara, NY region.   This bid/proposal opportunity will be available for download at the NYS Thruway Authority’s website: https://pbss.thruway.ny.gov/  OR request a hard copy via mail by calling the “Contact” listed below.   Be advised that there is a law in effect that affects lobbying on procurement contracts; further information about the law and its implementation at the Authority can be found on the Authority’s website, www.thruway.ny.gov, under Purchasing Services; Other Forms and Documents section; Lobbying Law Forms & Guidelines.   In accordance with the New York State Thruway Authority’s commitment to increase opportunities for certified Minority-owned, Women-owned, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses and pursuant to its discretionary purchasing authority under Public Authorities Law §2879, the Thruway intends to procure the above-mentioned commodity/service.   This procurement opportunity is limited to New York State businesses certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law and Article 3 of the Veterans’ Services Law.   The respondent must (1) identify itself as an MWBE or SDVOB in its response and (2) be registered with the NYS Department of State as an entity authorized to conduct business in New York State.  Respondents identifying themselves as MWBEs must be listed in the directory of New York State certified MWBEs (“MWBE Directory”) as of the closing of the period for responses to this IFB.  The MWBE Directory is available at: https://ny.newnycontracts.com/. Respondents identifying themselves as SDVOBs must be listed in the directory of New York State-certified SDVOBs (“SDVOB Directory”) as of the closing of the period for responses to this IFB.  The SDVOB Directory is available https://sdves.ogs.ny.gov/business-search. Due date:08/13/2025 1:00 PM Bid Opening Date/Time: August 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Contract term: Prompt Delivery County(ies): Erie, Niagara Location: Along NYS Interstate 90 NB in the Buffalo-Niagara NY region