Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project Phase 3 General Construction RFP

Buffalo Urban Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to undertake the general construction for Phase 3 of the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project in Buffalo, New York. The project encompasses the renovation of existing buildings at 541 East Delavan Avenue and 612 Northland Avenue “B” Building, along with related site improvements, including repaving the parking lot at 714 Northland Avenue and constructing a new parking lot at the southeast corner of 683 Northland Avenue, referred to as the “South Lot.” The contract aims to select a prime contractor capable of managing these comprehensive construction activities, with detailed scope outlined in the project exhibits. The solicitation emphasizes a structured bidding process, with questions due by October 25, 2024, and bids to be submitted by November 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST to the designated project manager. A pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for October 8th at 9:00 a.m., providing interested parties an opportunity to review the project site. The project is open to a broad range of contractors across all New York State counties, with specific diversity and subcontracting goals including a 30% minority-owned business participation and a 5% women-owned business participation. There are no set-aside provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned or disadvantaged-owned businesses. The contract size is estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, and the procurement is managed by the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation under the NAICS code 812930. Interested firms can find additional details and respond through the designated online portal. The project underscores a commitment to inclusive contracting practices, with a focus on fostering diverse business participation throughout the redevelopment effort.