Active SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
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The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority seeks qualified firms for a feasibility study to develop the BKT Bikeway as part of the 2020 Regional Bike Master Plan. The project involves planning, design, and construction expertise for trails and bikeways in Erie and Niagara Counties, NY.
SCOPE: The Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Erie and Niagara Counties, is seeking qualified firms with experience in the planning, design, and construction of trails and bikeways. The scope of the project is to undertake a feasibility study for the development of the BKT Bikeway. The project extends along Kenmore Ave from the Tonawanda Rails to Trails path in the east, south along Military Rd, west along Skillen St, and southwest along Esser Ave. The project is listed as a priority corridor the 2020 Regional Bike Master Plan, and was submitted to GBNRTC for technical assistance jointly by the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo.DESIGNATED NFTA PROCUREMENT OFFICIAL: Mark Pereira, mark.pereira@nfta.comDBE Goal: There is no DBE Goal for this procurement.QUESTION DUE DATE: May 15, 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.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.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 8th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 15th 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 22nd 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 2nd 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 |
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| Technical Proposal/Required Information | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Cost Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required |
File Type Description Date Created Actions 1. NFTA RFP PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS (6).pdf Documentation RFP Document Feb 2nd 2026, 8:15 AM EST Download 2. NFTA NYS REGULATIONS FAA REQUIRED CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS- NO Diversity Practices - 3.19.2026 (3) (1).pdf Documentation RFP Document May 6th 2026, 2:58 PM EDT Download 3. FHWA Requirements for Federally Aided Transportation Projects DBE Goals.pdf Documentation RFP Document Feb 2nd 2026, 1:09 PM EST Download 4. RFP PROJECT SCOPE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RFP 260027.pdf Documentation RFP Document May 7th 2026, 8:39 AM EDT Download Certification Regarding Lobbying, Disclosure of Lobby Activities, Certification of Offerer Bidder Regarding Tax Delinquency and Felony Convictions Forms (2) (1).pdf Documentation FORM Feb 2nd 2026, 8:18 AM EST Download Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification Model Policy.pdf Documentation FORM Feb 2nd 2026, 8:16 AM EST Download Insurance Specifications and Form RFP 260027.pdf Documentation FORM May 6th 2026, 3:07 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
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