Nftm RFP 260035 - train control and communication backup battery replacement

SCOPE: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and Niagara Frontier Metro Systems Inc. (NFTM) seek qualified Contractors to submit proposals that meet the minimum acceptable criteria set forth herein for Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) batteries, delivered F.O.B. destination to Metro's LRRT locations, Buffalo, New York. GOALS: MBE 0%, WBE 0%, SDVOB 0% PRE-PROPOSAL/SITE INSPECTION: A pre-proposal meeting and site inspection will be held on September 23, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. EDT 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. To register, CLICK on the "Ask a Question" button located next to the Questions Due Date in Bonfire to submit your request to attend (include your name, company, phone number, and email address). Proponents must register by September 22, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. EDT QUESTION DUE DATE: September 30, 2026, by 11:00 A.M. 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 Javascript - Browser cookies - Use a desktop or non-mobile device - For 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: Katrena McCoy (katrena.mccoy@nfta.com)