31BT2514 - BNIA - Baggage Handling System (BHS) Upgrade

Location:	New York
Posted:	Oct 30, 2025
Due:	Dec 11, 2025
Agency:	Niagara Frontier Transit Authority (NFTA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	17 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment 20 - Ship and Marine Equipment Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	31BT2514
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31BT2514 - BNIA - Baggage Handling System (BHS) Upgrade

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Executive Summary

Updated On

10/30/2025

Due Date & time

12/11/2025 at 02:00 p.m.

Bid Instructions

Proposals must be submitted online by uploading to this web site. Provide proposal(s) in pdf file format with file sizes no larger than 10 megabytes per file. File names must adhere to the following naming convention: NFTA Proj. No._company name_##_of_##.pdf. Have your proposal information ready prior to beginning an online submission. All proposals submitted online are secure and encrypted until the due date and time. No one can view your proposal prior to that time. When submitting your proposal online please be aware that your session will time out if not submitted within 45 minutes.

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Location

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA), located at 4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225

Estimate

$250,000.00

Description

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), owner and operator of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, is seeking a qualified consultant to develop the technical specifications and supporting documents for the “BNIA Baggage Handling System (BHS) Lower- Level IT System Upgrade” project. This project will deliver an integrated solution that replaces the lower-level IT controls, optimizes baggage routing, and enhances overall system performance and security, all while maintaining uninterrupted operations throughout implementation.
The design services scope of work consists of preparing performance-based technical specifications and supporting documentation for the procurement of a Design-Build team to modernize the lower-level controls of the Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA). This effort includes evaluating and replacing aging PLC-based automation, optimizing conveyor routing, and improving integration with TSA screening tunnels and upper-level control systems. The new system will enhance operational reliability, align with evolving security standards, and ensure uninterrupted baggage processing throughout implementation. Deliverables will support the development of a comprehensive Design-Build RFP package, including technical requirements, reference drawings, system interface definitions, and implementation phasing strategies.

Bid Documents

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181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
Engineering Offices 7th Floor
Cindy.Cirbus@nfta.com

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The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be examined in the 7th Floor Conference Room, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Copies of the RFP are available at no charge and shall be requested from Cindy Cirbus at 716-855-7342 or fax 716-855-7447 and can be downloaded from the Authority's Engineering website at www.nftaengineering.com. The RFP may be picked up Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or sent via courier billed to the requester. Document Holders shall register “on-line” at the Authority's Engineering website at www.nftaengineering.com under this Project prior to obtaining the RFP.
Cindy.Cirbus@nfta.com

Web Site Link

www.nftaengineering.com

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Owner

NFTA
Andrew.Lemon@nfta.com

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Special Instructions

Proposals will be accepted via online (electronic) submission only.
Paper proposals will not be accepted.

Proposal shall be submitted on the NFTA Engineering website at www.nftaengineering.com.

Instructions for submitting proposals are available on the website. The contact person for questions or issues regarding the website is Roger Lindstrom, (716) 855-7389, e-mail roger.lindstrom@nfta.com.

Proposals must be in a .pdf format in files no larger than 10 MB. File names must adhere to the following naming convention:
NFTA Proj. No._company name_##_of_##.pdf
For example: If the electronic proposal is 15MB in size, it will have to be separated into two files each no larger than 10MB. The file name for the first file would look like the following example:

31BT2514_XYZ Consultants_01_of_02.pdf

Proposals received after the date and time specified above for opening shall be considered late proposals and, therefore, shall not be opened and/or considered for award.
The participation goals for this contract are 0% MBE, 5% WBE and 8% SDVOB.

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 18, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. To receive the meeting invitation, contact Andrew Lemon at Andrew.Lemon@nfta.com Please submit your request in advance, late requests may not be accommodated.

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Roger Lindstrom of NFTA

181 Ellicott St. Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 855-7389 Office
(716) 855-7447 Fax

roger.lindstrom@nfta.com

www.nfta.com

31BT2514 - BNIA - Baggage Handling System (BHS) Upgrade

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