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Merchandise E-Commerce, Print-on-Demand and Fulfillment Services

Overview


Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods
Buffalo, New York, United StatesPosted: September 5, 2026Deadline: October 2, 2026

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SUMMARY


The City of Buffalo seeks a vendor to operate a branded merchandise e-commerce store with print-on-demand production and direct-to-customer fulfillment. Services must include secure payments, mobile-friendly design, reporting, bulk ordering, and customer support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


12 months

TIMELINE


Issuance of RFP: September 4th, 2026

Written Questions from Offerors Due: September 11th, 2026, 4:00 PM

Responses to Questions Posted on City Website: September 18th, 2026, by 5:00 PM

Proposals Due: October 2nd, 2026, 11:00 AM

QUESTION DEADLINE


September 11, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


City Of Buffalo

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DESCRIPTION


The City of Buffalo is seeking a vendor to design, develop, host, and maintain a fully functional, custom-branded e-commerce storefront for the sale of official city merchandise. The selected vendor will also provide print-on-demand production and direct-to-customer order fulfillment services under a one-year contract.

The storefront should reflect the City of Buffalo’s visual identity and support custom domain or subdomain options, mobile-optimized design, and integration of city-approved logos, colors, and other design elements. Vendors must provide a secure, PCI-DSS-compliant payment process, cost-effective bulk ordering options for internal and promotional use, transparent reporting on sales, revenue, and inventory activity, and responsive customer service.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Buffalo. The work is located in Buffalo, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • E-commerce providers experienced in branded online storefront development
  • Print-on-demand production and direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities
  • PCI-DSS-compliant payment processing expertise
  • Experience serving municipalities, public agencies, or institutional clients
  • Strong mobile design, inventory reporting, and customer support capabilities

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