02 Jul RFP: Ticonderoga DRI Small Projects
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 apartments • New electrical, plumbing & direct-vent heating (lead-safe) • Fire-rated separations & finishes • Storefront/entry rebuild (ADA) • SHPO-compliant façade siding, trim & insulation |
| 121 Montcalm St | • Exterior windows/frames • Storefront entry glazing • Walk-in cooler |
| 102 Montcalm St | • Roof replacement • Siding & paint refresh • Porch & stair repairs |
| 107 Montcalm St | • Front windows • Solar array • Masonry repairs • Mini-split HVAC • Commercial flooring |
| 128 Montcalm St | • Roof & parapet work (Sunoco) • Façade rehabilitation • ADA restroom entry & curbing • Interior finishes |
| 88 Montcalm St | • Water softener system • Plumbing upgrades & ventilation • ADA ramp, flooring & LED lighting |
| 110 Montcalm St | • Flat-roof & chimney removal • HVAC system • Façade lighting / signage / paint • GC project management |
| 85 Montcalm St | • Parapet & new roof membrane • Historic windows / signage / lighting • Outdoor seating area • Common-area paint, lighting, flooring • Construct (2) 2-BR & (1) 3-BR apartments • New plumbing, mini-splits, lead testing & clearance |
GENERAL BID CONDITIONS
- Bid Period: 3 weeks + 1 day (closes July 23 2025).
- Insurance: Contractors must carry Workers’ Compensation (eligible project expense if secured before mobilization).
- Certifications: Lead or asbestos work requires current EPA RRP / NYS DOL credentials.
- Codes & Standards: All work must meet NYS Uniform Code, ECCCNYS, ADA, HUD Lead-Safe Rule, and SHPO guidelines where applicable.
- Bid Form: Submit lump-sum bids per property, proposed schedule, and acknowledgment of addenda.
OBTAINING DOCUMENTS / QUESTIONS
Electronic bid sets and pre-qualification forms are available by request: klong@northcountryruraldevelopment.org or (518) 585-6366.