Lighting and Public Address Replacement

The Buffalo City School District is seeking sealed proposals for a multi-prime contract involving lighting and public address system replacements at three different educational facilities in Buffalo, New York: Waterfront Elementary School (BPS #95), Hillery Park Elementary School (BPS #27), and Burgard High School (BPS #301). This procurement opportunity, identified by Project Number 14060001, requires both general construction and electrical work to upgrade lighting infrastructure and public address systems across these schools. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., beginning at Waterfront Elementary School and proceeding to the other two locations, with the Architect present to facilitate site visits. Bidding documents are available through Bonfire and Avalon Document Services, with electronic submissions preferred via the Bonfire platform. Proposals are due on May 2, 2025, at 1:30 PM, when they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Eligible bidders must attend the mandatory walkthrough or arrange a documented site visit with the Architect or District personnel, and a 10% bid bond is required.

The procurement does not include any specific service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside provisions, and no information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The contract term is currently to be determined (TBD), and the procurement is specific to Erie County, New York. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves multiple schools and comprehensive lighting and public address system replacements, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The opportunity is subject to equal employment opportunity requirements, indicating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the contracting process. Interested contractors must carefully review all documentation through the Bonfire platform, submit any questions through the same portal, and be prepared to cover their own expenses for document printing and site visit logistics. The project is being managed by Mel L. Alston, AIA, Executive Director of Plant Services for the Buffalo City School District.