Preservation Buffalo Niagara (PBN) is committed to preserving and revitalizing Western New York’s historic built environment. As part of our work, we regularly seek qualified contractors to partner with us on restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation projects throughout the region. You can download our VRP compliance guidelines here.
Are you a contractor who has not been licensed to work in the City of Niagara Falls?
We’ve got everything you need to make the process simple! Download the required forms and step-by-step instructions from this Google Drive link, complete them, and submit your application to the City of Niagara Falls to register your business. Approvals are quick—typically within 24 to 48 hours.
Please use this link to download the required documents:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1md05iMXXvn4KU5GG4mGwdpRFzfdU5cPQ?usp=sharing
Return your applications to:
Attn: Code Enforcement Department
City of Niagara Falls, New York
745 Main Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14301
If you have any questions about this process, please email: Krista.Urso@niagarafallsny.gov
Current Bid Opportunities – December 2025
Please review the bid documents below for 1408 Main Street—Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3—which will also be uploaded to the Contractor Exchange platform. Each of the three units includes a similar scope of work, and contractors should note that some tasks may overlap across units. Please review all materials carefully to ensure your bid accounts for shared or repeated items as well as any unit-specific requirements.
Walk-throughs will be conducted on Tuesday, December 30th, 12:00 – 1:30 PM. You do not need an appointment, just show up to the property address during the designated walk-throug hours. See the attachments for details. All contract bids are due January 05th at 5pm, and can be sent via email or mailed to:
Preservation BuffaloNiagara, 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213.
Bid Document - 1408 Main St. - Apt. unit1 Bid Document - 1408 Main St. - unit 3 Bid Document - 1408 Main St. -Unit 2
Past Bid Opportunities
1923 18th Street: The bidding period for this property is closed. We have not yet selected a contractor for this project and will be in touch once a decision has been made. Thank you to all the contractors who took the time to review the materials, attend the walkthrough, and submit a proposal for this project.
2247 Willow: The bidding period for this property is now closed. A contractor has been selected, and we extend our sincere thanks to all who took the time to review the materials, attend the walkthrough, and submit a proposal for this project.
521 29th Street: The bidding period for this property is now closed. A contractor has been selected, and we extend our sincere thanks to all who took the time to review the materials, attend the walkthrough, and submit a proposal for this project.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Vacant Rental Improvement Program. This bidding opportunity has closed, and we have selected the architects for this project. Thank you to all who applied for this position. We are sincerely appreciative of your time.