Site work and new construction of a transportation facility in Buffalo, New York. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 376,700-square-foot transportation facility; and for site work for a transportation facility.

In 2021, the ECHDC adopted a $150 million General Project Plan ("GPP") for nearly 200-acres of the Outer Harbor. The Phase 1 improvements, located north of the development site, are already underway at a cost of $43 million. ECHDC is seeking proposals from experienced real estate developers for the purchase and redevelopment of the building titled Terminal A and a portion of the adjacent land (See Appendix B), located at 901 Fuhrmann Boulevard along the Buffalo Outer Harbor in Buffalo, New York. Also included in the sale are nearby support buildings titled the Administration Building, Fire Pump House, and Blue Building. Each party that submits a response ("Proposal") to this Request for Proposal ("RFP") is referred to herein as a "Respondent", and the Respondent that is conditionally designated through this RFP process is referred to herein as the "Designated Developer." Terminal A is a steel-framed, CMU infilled and brick veneered structure that was constructed in 1930-1931. This approximately 370,000 square foot building is comprised of a high-bay storage area along the south side, first and second floor storage space, and an office area on the east end of the building. The building was designed by notable architect Albert Kahn for the Ford Motor Company. Terminal A was designated a local landmark in 2019. The support buildings are comprised of the following: Administration Building: 6,700 square feet steel framed, brick veneered structure that consists of a garage and storage area and office spaces. Fire Pump House: 370 square feet structure. Blue Building: 4,300 square feet metal framed garage. The lakefront property includes 1,720 linear feet of vertical seawall and approximately 4.2 acres of deep-water slip along the southern edge. Deadline for Submission of Questions January 6, 2023 Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions January 20, 2023 Interviews (if necessary) June 2023 Announcement of Successful Bidder September 2023 All contacts/inquiries shall be made by email to the following address: TerminalARedev@esd.ny.gov The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this time.