SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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RFP for slide gate operators using linear induction motors by Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. Includes pre-proposal site inspection and specific MBE/SDVOB goals. Questions due Feb 19, 2026. Submission via Bonfire portal.
SCOPE: 1.1 This specification defines a slide gate operator utilizing linear induction motors (hereafter referred to as the LIM Operator) as the drive force. The LIM operator shall consist of a control unit, dual linear induction motors and reaction fin sections.PRE-PROPOSAL/SITE INSPECTION: A pre-proposal meeting and site inspection will be held at 251C Cayuga RD, Cheektowaga NY, 14225 on February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. To register, send an email to robert.hannon@nfta.comGoals for this project are set as: MBE: 1.76%, WBE 0%, SDVOB: 2%The prospective contractor is required to become familiar with the work covered by this contract prior to submitting a proposal.Proponents must register to attend. Register by February 16th, 2026, by 1.00 PM EST via email to robert.hannon@nfta.com. Please indicate the names of folks attending.QUESTION DUE DATE: February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST 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: Robert Hannon, robert.hannon@nfta.com
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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