SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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RFP for reupholstering airport seating and furniture at BNIA, including Arconas brands and various lounge furniture. Pre-proposal meeting on April 23, 2026. Proposals due May 8, 2026.
SCOPE: The firm selected will be responsible for the reupholstery of airport seating, including but not limited to: • Arconas-manufactured brands such as Bernu Aero, Place Series, and Connex • Various lounge chairs, couches, and stools throughout the terminalDESIGNATED NFTA PROCUREMENT OFFICIAL: Arlene Sebastian, arlene.sebastian@nfta.comPRE-PROPOSAL/SITE INSPECTION: A pre-proposal meeting and site inspection will be held on April 23, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT at the BNIA Conference Room (4200 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14225).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 April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT by sending an email to arlene.sebastian@nfta.com.QUESTION DUE DATE: April 24, 2026, 11:00 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.CORRESPONDENCE: 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.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Registration Deadline for Pre-Proposal Conference | Online | EMAIL ARLENE.SEBASTIAN@NFTA.COM | Apr 17th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT - Apr 22nd 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | No |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 17th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Inspection | BNIA Conference Room (4200 Genesee St., Buffalo, NY 14225) | The prospective contractor is required to become familiar with the work covered by this contract prior to submitting a proposal. | Apr 23rd 2026, 11:00 AM EDT - Apr 23rd 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Apr 24th 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. | May 1st 2026, 5:00 PM EDT - May 1st 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 8th 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 (4).pdf Documentation proposal instructions Apr 14th 2026, 10:51 AM EDT Download 2. NFTA NYS REGULATIONS FAA REQUIRED CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS- NO Diversity Practices - 3.19.2026 (1).pdf Documentation FAA required clauses Apr 14th 2026, 10:51 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. RFP PROJECT SCOPE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 260018 REUPHOLSTERING BNIA FURNITURE (1).pdf Documentation RFP Document Apr 16th 2026, 9:19 AM EDT Download Cost Proposal Form RFP 260018.xlsx Documentation Form Apr 15th 2026, 10:02 AM EDT Download Insurance Specifications and Form RFP 260018.pdf Documentation Form Apr 15th 2026, 10:01 AM 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
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