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Author: Kaitlin Long

North Country Rural Development is seeking bids for a commercial rehabilitation project at 121 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga, NY. This project involves window replacement, stairway repair, and installation of a walk-in cooler. For more information, please email klong@northcountryruraldevelopment.org or call 518-585-6366. [pdf-embedder url="https://northcountryruraldevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/121-Montcalm-SPF-RFP-Scope-2.pdf" title="121 Montcalm SPF RFP Scope (2)"]...

24 November, 2025

The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), serving as grant administrator for a CDBG Imminent Threat award, is soliciting proposals from qualified historic-preservation consultants to complete SHPO and Section 106 environmental review coordination for the demolition of one blighted structure listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The consultant will prepare, submit, and manage all documentation through the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) via the CRIS portal to obtain written clearance authorizing demolition in compliance with 24 CFR Part 58 and 36 CFR Part 800. The property has been declared an imminent public safety hazard...

10 November, 2025

Project: CDBG Home Rehab Au Sable Forks, NY  Prepared by: North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) Bid Deadline: 11/7/25 Contact: 518-585-6366 Quick Summary: This property is a single-family residence of approximately 2,780 sq. ft. on 0.55 acres, built circa 1900. It contains six bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a kitchen, living room, utility room, storage room, and master bedroom on the first floor, and five bedrooms with a full bath on the second floor. The home has significant structural and code deficiencies that must be corrected to meet RCNYS and local code standards. The metal roof was improperly installed, allowing bat intrusion through openings...

17 October, 2025

Project: CDBG Home Rehab Jay, NY 12941 Prepared by: North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) Bid Deadline: 11/7/25 Contact: 518-585-6366 Quick Summary: This 2,100 sq. ft. home (built c.1973) has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a wraparound deck. It has known code deficiencies, including deteriorated roof and fascia, unsafe decks and guardrails, outdated electrical, and non-compliant windows, doors, and smoke/CO detection. This scope addresses all health, safety, and code compliance issues to bring the home into full conformity with the RCNYS and NEC. For More Information: For questions or to receive the full bid packet, contact Katie Long (klong@northcountryruraldevelopment.org) or call 518-585-6366. North Country Rural Development...

17 October, 2025

The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), in partnership with the Essex County Land Bank, invites proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide full design, construction documentation, and construction-phase services for the adaptive reuse of the historic Knights of Columbus building at 103 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga. A minimum of 20% MWBE participation is required. If not a certified MWBE, the selected firm must subcontract accordingly to meet the goal. The DRI-funded project will convert the building into a multi-use performing arts center, including an elevator and vestibule addition, ADA access, restoration of a third-floor performance venue (for music, theater, dance,...

14 July, 2025

The Essex County Land Bank and North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) are accepting bids for the full renovation of a historic property located at 445 S Mountain View Drive, Willsboro, NY. The structure, once home to WWI veteran Sgt. Harry Wever, will be transformed into three ADA-compliant, energy-efficient rental units to serve veterans in the Adirondack region. The project includes demolition, structural and roofing work, full electrical and plumbing upgrades, environmental remediation, and interior and exterior rehabilitation. All work must comply with NYS Building Code, MWBE, Section 3, and Fair Housing standards. Bid Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM To...

11 July, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) Downtown Revitalization Initiative — Small Project Fund (DRI-SPF) Issue Date: July 1 2025  Bid Deadline: Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 2:00 PM (ET) NRDC invites sealed bids from qualified general contractors for eight (8) separate building-rehabilitation contracts along Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, NY. All work must comply with the 2020 NYS Uniform Code, ADA Standards, and HUD/EPA lead-safe & asbestos regulations. MWBE-certified and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to participate. Only firms on (or pre-qualified for) NRDC’s Approved Contractor List will be eligible for award. BID PACKAGES Address High-Level Scope Headers 113 Montcalm St • Convert 2nd-floor to (2) one-bedroom...

02 July, 2025

Issued by: Essex County Land Bank & North Country Rural Development Coalition The Essex County Land Bank (ECLB), in partnership with the North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for a multi-year creative placemaking and public art contract to serve Ticonderoga and other Essex County communities. The selected partner will lead a public art initiative designed to stabilize blighted properties, promote downtown revitalization, and support affordable housing goals. This effort builds on the success of the Walls Between Waters mural festival and will help expand that impact county-wide. 📌 This project is fully funded through competitive grant programs,...

30 June, 2025

The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) is seeking bids for a CDBG project in Moriah, NY. This project includes site evaluation, preparation, delivery and installation of a 4-bedroom, approximately 1600 square foot Modular or CrossMod Home that is eBuilt® certified™ [or a JIT New Energy Star Certified Modular Home], and all related services such as foundation work, utility connections, septic system replacement, and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. Contractors must comply with NY State and Local codes. Please email klong@northcountryruraldevelopment.org for the work scope, bid sheet, site plan, and test results. For more details or to visit the site, contact Glenn Swajger...

25 June, 2025

The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), including its administration of the Essex County Land Bank and volunteer administration of Ti-Alliance, is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors to join our Approved Contractor List for the following active and upcoming programs across Essex, Warren, and Washington Counties. All projects are publicly funded and are subject to applicable federal and state compliance guidelines, including HUD Section 3, M/WBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise), SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business), ADA, and Fair Housing requirements. We strongly encourage qualified M/WBE, Section 3, and SDVOB-certified contractors to apply. [pdf-embedder url="https://northcountryruraldevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-RFP-Approved-Contractor-List-Final-Posting.pdf" title="2025 RFP Approved Contractor List (Final Posting)"] [pdf-embedder...

10 June, 2025