MTC – Courtyard Waterproofing Improvements & Accessible Connection

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (“NFTA”) will receive bids on a general contract for the MTC – Courtyard Waterproofing Improvements & Accessible Connection. Project Number 15TB2301. The work shall include, but not be limited to: Replacement of an existing 2nd floor exterior courtyard roofing system, including sand bed and pavers with new waterproofing membrane, insulation, and adjustable pedestal paver system. The project also includes modifications to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, installation of new egress doors and providing an accessible connection to the courtyard. See Specification Section 011100 for a general summary of work. Bids will be accepted either in offline (paper) or online (electronic) versions. Offline bids should be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope to the Engineering Branch on the 7th floor of the MTC. The lower left-hand corner should be marked as follows: BID NO. E-639. Online bids should be submitted in accordance with the process outlined on the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website. All bids will be opened and read aloud on December 9, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Metropolitan Transportation Center (“MTC”), 1st Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Bids received after the date and time specified above for bid opening shall not be opened and/or considered for award. The Contract Documents may be examined in the 7th Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203 or on the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website at www.nftaengineering.com. Online registration is required to become a Document Holder and obtain Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract Documents are available at no cost and may be requested from Cindy Cirbus at +1 (•••) •••-••••Sign up to see this detail or fax +1 (•••) •••-••••Sign up to see this detail or downloaded from the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website. The Contract Documents may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or sent via courier billed to the requester. Shipping costs are non-refundable. The NFTA reserves the right to waive irregularities, to reject any or all bids and to extend the bidding period. Bid security must accompany each bid and must be in an amount not less than ten percent of the total bid price if the base bid exceeds $50,000.00. Bid security may be submitted prior to bid opening either electronically utilizing Surety2000 at www.surety2000.com, or delivered to the NFTA in an opaque sealed envelope. Details for electronic submission are provided on the NFTA’s Engineering Branch website. In the event a bidder utilizes an offline bid but provides bid security electronically the electronic bid bond number must be submitted with the offline bid. The Contractor shall perform not less than 30% of the Work with its own forces. The time of completion for the project is 120 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed against the Contractor for its failure to complete the project within the time specified. See specification 01 11 00 Summary of Work. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held November 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the MTC, 1st Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. A walk-through of the project site will be conducted directly following the Pre-Bid conference. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.00% WBE Goal: 15.00%