The Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy invites qualified security vendors to submit proposals for the year-round provision of security services to Ralph Wilson Park.
The Park is currently under construction and will be opening in phases. The first phase is scheduled to be under Conservancy management, through an agreement with the City of Buffalo, as early as Spring 2026 and to open to the public as early as Summer 2026. The Conservancy is seeking a partner to assume operational responsibility as early as Spring 2026.
Download RFP. Addendum with Q&A issued on 1/29/26 here.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Project Title: Security Services – Ralph Wilson Park
Issue Date: January 20, 2026
Issued by: Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy
Submission Deadline: February 6, 2026 (5:00 PM EST)
All communication should be addressed to: opportunities@rwparkbuffalo.org.
TIMELINE:
| January 20, 2026 | RFP issued |
| January 26, 2026 | Questions due (5 PM EST) |
| January 29, 2026 | Addendum with Q&A issued here |
| February 6, 2026 | RFP submissions due (5 PM EST) |
| February 13, 2026 | Top ranked vendors invited to interview |
| February 18, 2026 | In person interviews conducted |
| March 2026 | Estimated contract execution |
| All dates subject to change | |
