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
1842 Cleveland Ave – Vacant Rental Program
All contract bids are due March 27th, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Bids can be sent via email or mailed to: VRP@pbnsaves.org
Preservation Buffalo Niagara, 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213.
Walk Through Dates:
Walk Through Dates with CM, Haley Hartman’s: All construction questions can
be addressed on site during walk-throughs with the CM on site.
Friday 3/20 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tuesday 3/24 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Click to access Bid-Doc-1842-Cleveland-Ave.pdf
Bid Doc -1842 Cleveland Ave72 Sycamore – The Eliza Quirk House
Air Monitoring Services
Bid submission deadline: March 31, 2026
Walkthroughs are available by appointment only.
Click to access Invitation-to-Bid-Air-Monitoring-Phase-1B-1.pdf
Invitation to Bid – Air Monitoring – Phase 1B-1Past Bid Opportunities
1408 Main Street Apt # 1, #2, #3: 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.
1157 Ontario: 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.
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.