SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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NFTA seeks proposals for a uniform purchase program for its Transportation Authority Police Department, including uniforms, safety footwear, tailoring, embroidery, and delivery services for approximately 86 employees. The contract requires timely and cost-effective service across all shifts. Proposals are due by August 20, 2026, via the Bonfire portal.
SCOPE: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) requests qualified firms to submit proposals to provide a uniform purchase program for NFTA’s Transportation Authority Police Department (TAPD). The successful contractor will be responsible for administering and implementing the program for approximately 86 employees to provide uniforms, safety footwear, uniform accessories, and related fitting, tailoring, embroidery, and delivery service to the TAPD in a timely, convenient, and cost-effective manner. Staffing levels may change at any time throughout the contract period. The program must accommodate all shifts.GOALS: MBE- 0%, WBE- 0%, SDVOB- 0%QUESTION DUE DATE: August 6, 2026, at 11 AM EDT Submit all questions pertaining to this procurement through the Bonfire portal. To Submit a question, CLICK on the “Ask a Question” button located next to the Questions Due Date.CORRESPONDANCE: All correspondence, addendums, requests for information/clarification, BAFO requests and award notifications will be sent through the Bonfire portal.TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Contact Bonfire at support@gobonfire.com for any questions regarding the Bonfire website. Refer to "Creating and Uploading a Submission" under Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com) for instructions on how to submit a Proposal through Bonfire. Bonfire's Minimum System Requirements:Use a supported browser (Microsoft Edge (Windows), Google Chrome (Windows & Mac), and Mozilla Firefox (Windows & Mac).Enable JavascriptBrowser cookiesUse a desktop or non-mobile deviceFor successful questionnaire and /or Bid/Table template uploads, please ensure you are using Microsoft Office/Excel/Word 2007 or newer.The Questionnaire template can take a significant amount of time to prepare and can only be filled out with Microsoft Office Excel. If you attempt to fill it out with any other software (even software that exports in .xlsx format), you will receive an error when attempting to upload your file.We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission. Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.DESIGNATED NFTA PROCUREMENT OFFICIAL: Katrena McCoy (katrena.mccoy@nfta.com)
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 30th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 6th 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | NFTA Responses to Questions | Bonfire Online Portal | The date NFTA will respond to questions and requests for clarification received in an addendum posted to Bonfire. | Aug 13th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT - Aug 13th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 20th 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Proposal/Required Information | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Cost Proposal Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required |
File Type Description Date Created Actions 1. NFTA RFP PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.pdf Documentation RFP Document Jul 9th 2026, 11:42 AM EDT Download 2. NFTA NYS REGULATIONS FAA REQUIRED CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS- NO Diversity Practices.pdf Documentation RFP Document Jul 9th 2026, 11:43 AM EDT Download 3. MWBE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES -NO GOALS.pdf Documentation RFP Document Aug 2nd 2022, 8:59 AM EDT Download 4. NFTA SDVOB REQUIREMENTS - NO GOALS.pdf Documentation RFP Document Feb 5th 2024, 1:59 PM EST Download 5. NFTA RFP 260028 - PROJECT SCOPE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.pdf Documentation RFP DOCUMENT Jul 29th 2026, 9:46 AM EDT Download 5A. RFP 260028 - PRODUCT LIST & COST PROPOSAL FORM.xlsx Documentation Cost Proposal Form Jul 17th 2026, 3:45 PM EDT Download Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification & Model Policy.pdf Documentation Form Jul 9th 2026, 11:47 AM EDT Download RFP 260028 - INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM.pdf Documentation Document and Form Jul 9th 2026, 2:13 PM EDT Download RFP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA FORM.pdf Documentation FORM Jul 29th 2022, 1:56 PM EDT Download RFP EXCEPTIONS FORM.pdf Documentation FORM Jul 29th 2022, 1:53 PM EDT Download ST-220-TD Form.pdf Documentation FORM-NOTE: Include if the total estimated expenditure is more than $100,00 not including renewals. Read more... Feb 1st 2024, 11:58 AM EST Download VENDOR INFORMATION AFFIRMATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.pdf Documentation FORM Aug 16th 2022, 3:04 PM EDT Download
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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