SECTION I-AUTHORITZED CITY CONTACT
The authorized City contact person for ALL matters concerning this RFP is:
Stephen M. Buccilli, P.E.
Interim Commissioner
Department of Parks
City Hall
65 Niagara Square, Room 505
Buffalo, New York 14202
E-mail: sbuccilli@buffalonyg.gov
Phone: (716) 851-5553
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SECTION II-RFP TIME TABLE
Release date of RFP: February 23, 2026
Proposers are encouraged to submit questions in writing to Stephen M. Buccilli, referred to as
“Commissioner” in this document.
All Proposals shall be mailed or e-mailed to:
Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets
City Hall
65 Niagara Square, Room 505
Buffalo, New York 14202
Attn: Stephen M. Buccilli
sbuccilli@buffalony.gov
(fax copies are not acceptable)
Projected Proposer Award Date: March 17, 2021
Contract Start Date: April 1, 2021
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RFP copies are available for download on city’s website from February 23 through March 9, 2026.
Proposals may be submitted via mail or e-mail by 4:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026.
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SECTION III-GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Status of Information
The City shall not be bound by oral or written information released prior to the issuance of the RFP.
3.2 Proposer Inquiries
All inquiries regarding this application must be addressed through e-mail to the designated City contact
person. Proposers cannot be ensured that a response to inquiries received later than three (3) days prior
to the Proposal Due Date will be answered.
3.3 Communication with DPW
Proposers are advised that from the date this RFP is issued until the award of the contract, NO contact
with personnel related to this solicitation is permitted, except for contact with the Commissioner and as
may be authorized by the Commissioner.
3.4 Addenda
3.4.1 The City of Buffalo will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or
amendments it deems necessary, in written addenda issued prior to the Proposal Due Date.
3.4.2 Proposers should not rely on any representations, statements or explanations other than
those made in this RFP or in a formal addendum.
3.4.3 The proposer should verify with the designated contact person, prior to submitting a
proposal, that all addenda have been received. Proposers are required to acknowledge the
number of addenda received as part of their proposals.
3.5 Site Visits (None Scheduled)
3.6 Late Proposals
Proposals received after 4:00 PM Wednesday March 2, 2026 will not be accepted.
3.7 Confidential/Proprietary Information
3.7.1
3.7.2
Proposers should specifically identify those portions of the proposal to be confidential,
proprietary information or trade secrets and provide justification why such material
should not be disclosed. Disclosability is ultimately determinable by reference and
applicability to the applicable Freedom of Information Laws.
Such confidential/proprietary information must be easily separable from the non-
confidential sections of the proposal.
3.8 Cost Incurred by Proposers
The City of Buffalo shall not be liable for any costs incurred by proposers in the preparation of proposals
or for any work performed in connection therewith.
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