Work consists of the removal of existing concrete bus loop pavement, concrete sidewalks, curb, and mow strip. Work will also include the removal existing 36” RCP storm sewer pipes, underdrain and drainage structures. The project will also include the widening of the concrete bus loop pavement, asphalt apron, sidewalks, concrete curb, underdrain system, landscaping and signs. Work will also include the installation of new storm sewer piping, drainage structures, and an underground storage system. Lighting enhancements will also be part of proposed project.

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/Contracting website at www.nftaengineering.com. Online registration is required to become a registered user and obtain Contract Documents. Copies of the Contract Documents are available for $0.00_ and may be requested from Cindy Cirbus at 716-855-7342 or fax 716-855-7447 or downloaded from the NFTA’s Engineering/Contracting website. Requests may be accompanied by certified check, cashier’s check or postal money order drawn in favor of the NFTA. This sum is non-refundable. The Contract Documents may be picked up or sent via courier billed to the requester.

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 Metropolitan Transportation Center (“MTC”) 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. The lower left-hand corner should be marked as follows: BID NO.: E-592. Online bids should be submitted in accordance with the process outlined on the NFTA’s Engineering/Contracting website. All bids will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday February 28, 2023, at 10:00 am at the 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 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, if the base bid exceeds $50,000.00, must be in an amount not less than ten percent of the total bid price. 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/Contracting 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 50% of the Work with its own forces.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Goals: This project has a MINORITY PARTICIPATION EEO goal of 9%. This project has a FEMALE PARTICIPATION EEO goal of 11%. This project has a SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN PARTICIPATION EEO goal of 6%.

The time of completion for the project is 184 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.