Train Control and Communication Backup Battery Replacement

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and Niagara Frontier Metro Systems Inc. are seeking qualified contractors to remove and dispose of existing batteries and racks and supply, deliver, install, and test replacement 24V and 48V battery systems and rack-mounted lithium-ion UPS equipment at light-rail rapid-transit locations in Buffalo, New York, under a one-year contract.

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority


General
Open
RFP 260035
Oct 14, 2026 11:00 AM
Sep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
katrena.mccoy@nfta.com
+17168557241
181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Technical Proposal/Required Information, Cost Proposal, Vendor Information Affirmations and Certifications, RFP Exception Form, Contractor's / Subcontractor's Insurance Form, Contractor's Certificate of Insurance, RFP Acknowledgement of Addenda Form, Contractor certification form ST-220-TD, NFTA Proponent Submittal Checklist Questionnaire, Bond Surety Letter, Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Certification, NFTA Insurance Specifications Form, Safety Data Sheet, Technical Specifications, Product Sell Sheets, Warranty/Guarantee Information, Confirmation of compliance with NYS Buy America provisions, Lead Time for equipment, Copy of Professional Certifications / Licenses
Description

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and Niagara Frontier Metro Systems Inc. seek proposals for removal and proper disposal of existing batteries and racks; purchase, delivery, installation, and acceptance testing of new 24V and 48V valve-regulated lead-acid battery replacement systems; and rack-mounted 2,000 VA lithium-ion UPS equipment for Metro light-rail rapid-transit locations. The work includes seismic Zone 4 relay racks, battery breakers and wiring, freshening charges, baseline and online battery readings, operational verification, recycling certificates, updated maintenance literature, test data, and a safety plan. The UPS equipment must support 120VAC input and output, maintenance bypass distribution, alarm-panel integration, external battery packs, and specified communications and battery-management capabilities. Batteries require a 10-year life and minimum five-year warranty; labor and workmanship carry a one-year warranty. The proposal must include an itemized cost proposal, technical specifications, product sell sheets, safety data sheet, warranty information, Buy America compliance information, equipment lead time, applicable bonding documentation, insurance proof, professional certifications or licenses, references, and the required forms and questionnaire. The work is subject to New York State prevailing-wage requirements and includes deliveries during specified weekday hours. The solicitation requires a surety letter with the proposal, while performance, labor and material payment, and maintenance bonds are required only after award or final acceptance.

Classification Codes
NAICS335910Battery Manufacturing
PSC6140Batteries, Rechargeable
Smart Codes
train control batteriesbackup battery replacementrail communication systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 01:00 PM-Issue Date
Sep 22, 2026 09:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Attendance Registration Deadline
Sep 23, 2026 01:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Inspection (optional)
The meeting is followed by site visits to Summer Best and Delavan Stations. Registration is required by September 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Sep 30, 2026 03:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 07, 2026 08:00 PM-Responses to Questions Date
Oct 14, 2026 03:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
Required
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Maintenance Bond Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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