City of Buffalo

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Buffalo.

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Buffalo, NY
Country:: US

City of Buffalo RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Augspurger Parking Ramp Girder Repair and Replacement JOB NO. 2606 RFP
Open
Aug 5, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
This RFP is for girder repair and replacement services for the Augspurger Parking Ramp.
ON - CALL DOORS, GLAZING & WINDOWS REPAIR SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS RFP
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Aug 19, 2026
The City of Buffalo is soliciting proposals from licensed contractors for on-call repair and maintenance of doors, glazing, and windows at approximately 250 city-owned buildings. Work includes installation, repairs, modifications, emergency glass replacement, troubleshooting, lubrication, inspections, electrical-component repairs, and furnishing materials and equipment, under an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options. The procurement is an open Public Works solicitation published on August 4, 2026, with responses due August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.
ON - CALL DOORS, GLAZING & WINDOWS REPAIR SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS
Open
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Aug 19, 2026
The City of Buffalo is soliciting proposals from licensed contractors for on-call repair and maintenance of doors, glazing, and windows at approximately 250 city-owned buildings. Work includes installation, repairs, modifications, emergency glass replacement, troubleshooting, lubrication, inspections, electrical-component repairs, and furnishing materials and equipment, under an initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options. The procurement is an open Public Works solicitation published on August 4, 2026, with responses due August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
186634
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,765
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
274,613
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
71 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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How to Sell to City of Buffalo

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
71 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard and NYS contract vehicles; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Buffalo rarely uses sole source above $20,000—deprioritize. Redirect effort to a formal competitive bid or a cooperative purchase. Attempting to justify sole source in this environment is generally inefficient.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Buffalo uses cooperative purchasing occasionally to bypass a formal bid when compliant. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Buffalo

The Buffalo Common Council Council Committee Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed a wide range of legislative and administrative items, including applications for various business licenses such as food stores, garbage collectors, lodging houses, and mobile food trucks. Discussions involved the designation of local landmarks and several legislative resolutions concerning public officer appointments, council authority over budget changes, and transparency for pre-foreclosure notices. Numerous items, including special use permits for various properties, property management license procedures, and resolutions regarding cannabis enforcement and code violations, were tabled for future consideration.
City of Buffalo Common Council Meeting
Date: Jul 11, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed a proposal for pedestrian accommodations on Perry Boulevard between Commercial and Erie Streets. Specifically, the council authorized the Mayor and the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks, and Streets to accept grant funds and enter into agreements with the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation to administer the project. This includes the management of engineering, design, inspection, and construction phases, as well as handling the required 100% upfront payment of federal and non-federal shares with subsequent 95% reimbursement.
City Of Buffalo Common Council Resolution
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The document addresses concerns regarding the management of the Ellicott Townhouse Association. Key discussion points include the mismanagement of homeowners' association fees, a lack of transparent communication, the absence of a functional Homeowners Association, and failure to respond to repair requests. The Council requests a detailed report on developments, an assessment of the current management situation, and the maintenance of ongoing dialogue to ensure improved conditions for the townhouse community.