UB CFA Lighting

The University at Buffalo is seeking proposals for lighting equipment for the Center for the Arts, with a funding authority of up to $125,000 under NYS Education Law §355 (5) (a). The procurement process does not involve a sealed bid; interested vendors must contact the designated campus representative within 15 business days of the advertisement notice to submit their proposals. The specifications include specific lighting products such as ETC SOURCE 4 LED Series 316, various lenses, and safety cables, with the university reserving the right to approve or reject substitute items. The contract is set for a duration of one year, with a response deadline of October 27, 2025, and will be executed in Erie County at the University at Buffalo. There are specific diversity and subcontracting goals associated with the contract, including a 17.9% minority-owned subcontracting target, 12.1% women-owned subcontracting, and a 6% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned business participation. The procurement is not set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract is managed by the State University of New York, and there have been no prior contracts of a similar nature awarded to the same entities within the past five years. The primary contact for inquiries is located at 224 George D. Crofts Hall, Erie, NY, and interested vendors can find more details through the provided online link.