Electric and Diesel Bus Wrap Production and Installation Services

The University at Buffalo (“University”) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced firms for the production and installation of new exterior vehicle wraps for eight (8) electric buses, as well as unwrapping and rewrapping of three (3) diesel buses. The three (3) diesel busses shall have existing graphics, wraps, or decals fully removed prior to installation of new blue and white logo/decal designs. The Services shall include all labor, materials, equipment, coordination, and supervision necessary to design final production-ready wrap files (if applicable), manufacture, and install full, half, or partial exterior vinyl wraps in accordance with University branding standards, vehicle specifications, and performance requirements set forth in this Invitation for Bid (“IFB”). Wrap production shall utilize durable, high-quality materials suitable for continuous public transit operation and outdoor exposure. Installation shall be performed in a professional manner to ensure proper alignment, adhesion, finish quality, and longevity, without damage to the vehicles or their components. All work shall be completed in coordination with the University to minimize vehicle downtime and disruption to transit operations. The awarded Contractor shall be responsible for delivering a complete, finished product that meets or exceeds all technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and timelines established herein. TIMELINE OF EVENTS Event Date Issuance of Notice Thursday, May 14, 2026 Deadline for Submission of Questions Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. EST Answers Issued to All Bidders Thursday, May 28, 2026 Bid Opening Date Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. Notice of Award (tentative) Monday, June 8, 2026 Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Turbo Images Corp. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.90% WBE Goal: 14.10% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%