The NFTA is seeking a consultant to provide the required professional services to prepare a Full Environmental Assessment (EA) for Realignment of Taxiway D and wetland mitigation at Niagara Falls International Airport (NFIA).

The Scope of Services consists of an EA to assess the environmental impacts of the realigned taxiway and its impact to all categories, including anticipated impacts to wetlands.

The EA will also serve as the basis for a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) to be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

The EA will be prepared in accordance with FAA Order 5050.4B, “National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Instructions for Airport Projects", and FAA Order 1050.1F, "Environmental Impacts Policies and Procedures"

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) invites a consulting services proposal for services as set forth within. These services may be modified during contract negotiations between the Consultant and the NFTA. The Consultant is encouraged to use its previous knowledge and experience to develop a Proposed Scope of Work and a time schedule for completion within the constraints identified.
This RFP does not commit the NFTA to negotiate a contract, nor does it obligate the NFTA to pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or costs incurred prior to issuance of a Notice of Proceed.
The Consultant shall not commence work without first receiving a written Notice to Proceed.
Proposals will be accepted until December 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. via online (electronic) submission only. Proposal shall be submitted on the NFTA Engineering website at www.nftaengineering.com.
All questions shall be submitted in writing no later than one week prior to the proposal due date.

Refer to the website Instructions for electronic submission. Paper proposals will not be accepted. This website is primarily used to receive bids for capital projects; any reference to bid in the website will be synonymous with proposal. References to the "bid opening" are synonymous with the "proposal due date and time". Proposals received after the date and time specified shall be considered late proposals and, therefore, shall not be considered for award.
The contact person for this procurement is Samantha Brenzel, Senior Aviation Planner, (716) 630-6133, email: Samantha.Brenzel@nfta.comThe contact person for questions regarding the website is Roger Lindstrom, (716) 855-7389, e-mail roger.lindstrom@nfta.com.