FOR LEASE: Light Industrial and Office Space – 485 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, NY

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2138384
State
New York
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About this opportunity

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is soliciting proposals for the lease of all or a portion of 17,897 square feet at 485 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, New York, a multi-tenant mixed-use building on Buffalo Niagara International Airport grounds, with proposals due September 15, 2026.

Available suites span light industrial and office configurations. Suite 104 offers 11,188 square feet of light industrial space at a minimum rate of $10.60 per square foot. Office and conference spaces include Suite 102 (608 square feet at $12.99 per square foot), Suite 100 (3,138 square feet at $12.99 per square foot), Suite 101 (2,665 square feet at $12.99 per square foot), and Suites W-37 and W-38 (298 square feet at $12.99 per square foot). The NFTA welcomes single-space or multi-space proposals and offers flexible configurations suitable for light industrial, storage, and office operations.

Lease rates are gross, inclusive of common area maintenance, water, gas, and electric utilities. The minimum initial term is two years with a maximum of five years; renewal options are negotiable. Tenants must procure and maintain insurance coverage throughout the term with carriers licensed to do business in New York State and deemed acceptable to the NFTA.

Selection criteria prioritize the greatest overall lease value based on proposed square footage and compatibility of intended use with airport operations. An attached floor plan (O-131X.pdf, revised through August 19, 2026) shows site layout and suite locations.

Opportunity text

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is seeking proposals from responsive and responsible parties interested in leasing all or a portion of 17,897square feet of available space located at 485 Cayuga Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. 485 Cayuga Road is a multi-tenant mixed use building with a diverse mix of office, industrial, athletic, retail, aeronautical, and storage spaces for lease located directly on the Buffalo Niagara International Airport grounds. Lease rates are "gross" which include common area maintenance, water, gas, and electric. Available spaces include: • Light Industrial - Suite 104 (Blue area on site plan)11,188 sq ft - minimum rate of $10.60 per sq ft • Office/Conference Room - Suite 102 (Yellow area on site plan)608 sq ft - minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft • Office - Suites 100 (Red area on site plan)3,138 sq ft - minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft • Office - Suites 101(Green area on site plan)2,665 sq ft - minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft • Office - W-37 & W-38 (Pink area on site plan)298 sq ft - minimum rate of $12.99 per sq ft Term The minimum initial term is two years, and the maximum is five years. Renewal options are negotiable. Selection Criteria: The successful proponent will be the party that commits to the greatest overall lease value, based on the amount of space proposed and compatibility of intended use. The location offers flexible configurations suitable for light industrial, storage, and office operations. The NFTA welcomes proposals for single or multiple spaces. Insurance Requirements At all times throughout the term of this contract, tenant agrees to procure and maintain at its expense insurance of the kinds and in the amounts hereafter required, with insurance companies licensed to do business in New York State, covering all operations under this Agreement whether performed by it or its sub-tenants. The insurance companies affording coverage must be deemed acceptable to the NFTA throughout the term of this contract. If any insurance company is deemed unacceptable to the NFTA the tenant agrees to procure and maintain at its expense coverage with an acceptable insurer as soon as notified by the NFTA. The policies shall provide for a 30-day notice to the Authority prior to termination cancellation or change and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority shall be listed as Certificate Holder. Prior to the execution of the contract, the tenant shall supply the NFTA certificate(s) of insurance providing evidence of insurance coverage for the tenant for the following coverage: · Commercial General Liability Insurance include coverage for property damage, bodily injury, personal injury and completed operations with a single limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate. The certificate shall name the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority as an additional insured. · If any motor vehicle is used in the work, Auto Liability Insurance covers bodily injury and property damage with minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000. The certificate shall name the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority as an additional insured. · Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of New York · Coverage for damage to rented premises of $500,000. Site Tours & Proposal SubmissionTo schedule a tour of the site, please contact: Beth Clark716‑855‑7413Beth.Clark@nfta.com Interested parties should submit a digital letter of interest/proposal to Property.Management@nfta.com. on or before September 15, 2026 at 8:00 am Please include:• The specific area(s) and square footage proposed• Proposed rate per square foot• Proposed term of the agreement Photos of the available space can be seen at: https://www.nfta.com/doing-business/property-and-asset-leasing/property-directory/light-industrial-office-space-485 Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None

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