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Bid Title

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GEOTECHNICAL & SOIL TESTING SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO, NY

Issuing Agency

City of Buffalo

Location

New York

Published Date

Jun 11, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Bid Title:	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GEOTECHNICAL & SOIL TESTING SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO, NY
Category:	City of Buffalo Bids & RFPs
Status:	Open

Description: VIEW FULL RFP HERE Publication Date/Time: 6/11/2026 12:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: Buffalo Geotech Soil Testing RFP Final (1)

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CITY OF BUFFALO

NEW YORK

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

920 CITY HALL

65 NIAGARA SQUARE

BUFFALO, NY 14202

PHONE (716) 851-5406, FAX (716) 851-4385

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

GEOTECHNICAL & SOIL TESTING SERVICES

FOR

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO, NY

❖ ISSUE DATE: JUNE 11, 2026

❖ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE:

June 30, 2026 AT 4:00 PM

Request for Proposals for Geotechnical & Soil Testing Services

City of Buffalo, NY

Table of Contents

I. Project Purpose & Scope of Work ............................................................................................................... 3

II. Project Timeline.......................................................................................................................................... 6

III. Instructions for Submissions...................................................................................................................... 6

IV. Submission Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 7

A. Approach to Project............................................................................................................................7

B. Experience on Similar Projects ...........................................................................................................7

C. Fee Proposal .......................................................................................................................................7

V. Evaluation Criteria ...................................................................................................................................... 7

VI. Contracting with Minority and Women Business Enterprises................................................................... 8

VII. Insurance Requirements and Indemnification (to be contained in any contract awarded from this RFP

process) .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

VIII. Reservations .......................................................................................................................................... 10

IX. General Requirements............................................................................................................................. 11

X. NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 14

XI. RESPONDENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT .................................................................................. 15

CITY'S LIVING WAGE FORM.......................................................................................................................... 16

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I. Project Purpose & Scope of Work

The City of Buffalo is currently preparing redevelopment strategies for vacant residential properties the

City owns in various neighborhoods. As part of this initial redevelopment strategy, the City is proposing

to construct 40 single family houses on multiple parcels located in the Masten Park neighborhood. In order

to ensure these sites are structural adequate to support the foundations (concrete slab on grade) of these

new structures and soil conditions do not exceed contamination thresholds associated with Restricted

Uses – Residential Soil Cleanup Objectives (SCOs) per 6 NYCRR PART 375 Table 375-6.8(b), geotechnical

evaluation and soil analysis of these sites will need to be conducted to determine appropriate site

preparation prior to construction. In addition, general Soil Management Plans (SMPs) will need to be

prepared for three (3) neighborhood areas to guide all development activities for all sites based on the

analysis of each site’s condition.

Most sites have been assembled from multiple parcels to comply with applicable zoning regulations, with

some sites splitting parcels between one another. New boundary surveys will be conducted and the City

will provide them to the selected consultant in order to ensure the investigations are conducted in the

general area of the proposed building foundations. Attachment A includes the 40 building sites as

combined overlaying the previous parcels. The following sites will need geotechnical and soil analysis

services:

Neighborhood Area 1

- 333 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 339 Woodlawn Ave)

- 339 Woodlawn Ave (contains all of 341 Woodlawn Ave)

- 371 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 373 Woodlawn Ave)

- 375 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 373 Woodlawn Ave)

- 16 Storz Ave (contains portion of 20 Storz Ave)

- 20 Storz Ave (contains portion of 24 Storz Ave)

- 24 Storz Ave (contains all of 26 Storz Ave)

- 83 Dupont St (contains portion of 85 Dupont St)

- 89 Dupont St (contains portion of 85 Dupont St)

Neighborhood Area 2

- 144 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 146 Winslow Ave)

- 148 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 146 & 152 Winslow Ave)

- 154 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 152 Winslow Ave)

- 145 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 147 Winslow Ave)

- 151 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 147 Winslow Ave)

- 155 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 151 & 157 Winslow Ave)

- 159 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 157 Winslow Ave)

- 161 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 159 Winslow Ave)

- 195 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 197 Winslow Ave)

- 201 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 197 Winslow Ave)

- 230 Landon St

- 464 Riley St

- 474 Riley St

- 514 Riley St (contains portion of 518 Riley St)

- 520 Riley St (contains portion of 518 Riley St)

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Neighborhood Area 3

- 363 East Utica St (contains portion of 367 East Utica St)

- 367 East Utica St (contains all of 369 East Utica St)

- 86 Landon St (contains portion of 90 Landon St)

- 92 Landon St (contains portion of 90 Landon St)

- 96 Landon St (contains portion of 92 Landon St)

- 100 Landon St (contains all of 98 Landon St & portion of 102 Landon St)

- 104 Landon St (contains portion of 102 Landon St)

- 105 Landon St (contains portion of 107 Landon St)

- 109 Landon St (contains portion of 107 Landon St)

- 113 Landon St (contains portion of 109 Landon St)

- 117 Landon St (contains portion of 113 Landon St)

- 35 Kingsley St (contains portion of 39 Kingsley St)

- 41 Kingsley St (new address, contains portion of 39 Kingsley St and all of 43 Kingsley St)

- 67 Kingsley St (contains portion of 69 Kingsley St)

- 71 Kingsley St (new address, contains portions of 69 & 73 Kingsley St)

- 77 Kingsley St (contains portion of 73 Kingsley St)

Geotechnical Services Scope of Work

The properties previously contained residential structures that have been demolished as a result of fire

or structural deficiencies as a result of abandonment and deferred maintenance. Prior to 2007,

demolitions may have been conducted where construction materials and debris from structures were

buried within basements and other sub-structures on-site. A geotechnical report shall be prepared for all

proposed sites and include, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

1. Site mobilization, including utility clearing prior to subsurface investigations through UDig NY or

by calling 811.

2. Development or utilization of a general Health and Safety Plan outlining procedures and

guidelines insuring contractor worker safety while conducting on-site activities.

3. Review of available soils data, bedrock and groundwater information, coordination and execution

of the soil exploration program (minimum of one test pit per site), laboratory analysis of soil

samples collected and evaluation of the collected data.

4. Report outlining findings, conclusions and recommendations for all sites. Analysis should include

at a minimum site conditions, geotechnical characterization, seismic design criteria (including site

classification), earthwork (site preparation; existing fill; excavation requirements; fill and backfill

materials; compaction standards; floor subgrade preparation; utility trench backfill; grading and

drainage; construction considerations; etc.), and concrete slab design and construction

recommendations (allowable bearing pressures, settlement estimates, etc.).

Soil Analysis & Soil Reuse Scope of Work

Soil for each site shall be sampled and analyzed for re-use on-site or off-site if appropriate, and disposal

if reuse is not permissible in accordance with NYSDEC Parts 360. The City currently has sites that can

accept Type 1-4 Soils in accordance with NYSDEC Part 360.13, so information from this analysis will be

used to determine appropriate reuse strategies. If soils on site exceed permissible Restricted Uses –

Residential SCOs in accordance with NYSDEC Part 375, further sampling/testing should be included as an

optional subtask in the event additional investigation on remaining areas of a site is warranted. A soil

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analysis and reuse report shall be prepared for all proposed sites and include, but not limited to, the

following tasks:

1. Development or utilization of a general Health and Safety Plan outlining procedures and

guidelines insuring contractor worker safety while conducting on-site activities.

2. Concurrently with the soil exploration program and development of tests pits under the

geotechnical services, collect a minimum of two (2) subsurface soil samples per site. Soil samples

selected for lab analysis should generally be based on where fill material is present in the test pits,

or at an appropriate depth below ground surface if soils appeared to be consistent and native to

the site where excavation would occur to support the concrete slab and aggregate subbase. One

(1) sample will be analyzed for metals, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, semi-volatile

organic compounds (SVOCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and one (1) sample will be

analyzed for VOCs only. Samples shall be tested in accordance with parameters under USEPA’s

Target Compound List (TCL) and Target Analyte List (TAL). Appropriate Quality Assurance

measures will be utilized to ensure that accurate and precise data are collected during the

investigation.

3. Field screening from the test pits and test pit materials utilizing a photo-ionization detector (PID)

if physical evidence of petroleum contamination (staining or odors) is encountered, and

subsequent recording of elevated readings and depth noted on the test pit logs.

4. Collection of two (2) surface soil samples per site representing the upper two inches of soil below

the hardscape or vegetative layer to be analyzed for lead only. Samples should be taken at least

a minimum of two feet from the perimeter of the former structure when possible based on

previous aerials, Sanborn Maps, field inspection based on ground disturbance grading/remaining

foundations, etc.

5. Analytical results will be tabularized and compared to NYSDEC Part 360 and Part 375 for

appropriate reuse and/or disposal strategies/recommendations in a final report. Sample analysis

should include all parameters listed on Table 375-6.8(b) of NYSDEC Remedial Program Cleanup

Objectives, except herbicides, and compared to all cleanup objectives.

Soil Management Plans Scope of Work

The Soil Management Plans (SMPs) for each neighborhood area shall include, but not be limited to, the

following information:

1. Introduction and Background Summary of all sites

2. Review of previous environmental reports

3. Extent of soil impacts

4. Excavation requirements

5. Soil management requirements

6. Site control requirements

7. Reporting and documentation requirements

8. Any appropriate exhibits and attachments

If the Consultant believes that a general SMP could be utilized for all neighborhood areas due to all

geotechnical and soil analysis/reuse scopes of work being completed within the same timeframe, this

should be reflected in the scope of work, cost estimates and project schedule.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories

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