North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) is soliciting competitive bids from qualified contractors for a residential rehabilitation project in the Town of Jay, Essex County, New York.

This project is funded through the New York State Community Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG) Program, administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR).

NRDC encourages participation by qualified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), Section 3 business concerns, small businesses, and other qualified contractors.

Project Description

The project involves rehabilitation of an existing owner-occupied single-family residence, including:

• Structural repairs and improvements.
• Electrical service upgrades.
• Heating system conversion to cold-climate mini-split heat pumps with electric baseboard backup.
• Decommissioning and removal of the existing oil heating system and storage tank.
• Plumbing and water heater improvements.
• Bathroom accessibility modifications.
• Exterior masonry, stairs, handrails, and safety improvements.
• Interior flooring repairs and other residential rehabilitation improvements.
• Required lead-based paint, radon, and asbestos testing, hazard remediation, and applicable clearance procedures.

Contractor Requirements

Contractors must meet applicable insurance, licensing, permitting, safety, and NYS CDBG program requirements, including equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination provisions.

Contractors are responsible for obtaining and paying for all required permits. No construction may begin until NRDC has received the required permits or written confirmation from local Code Enforcement that no permit is required.

The anticipated construction period is 90 calendar days from the written Notice to Proceed, with up to two extensions permitted only upon prior written approval.

Bid Information

Project Location: Town of Jay, Essex County, New York

Bid Deadline: 11/16/2026 3:30PM

Bid Packet: Available by contacting NRDC directly.

Site Visits and Submission Instructions: Provided to interested contractors through the official bid packet.

To request the complete bid packet, contractors must contact:

North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC)
Phone: (518) 585-6366
Email: jdefayette@northcountryruraldevelopment.org

The bid packet includes the full scope of work, property location, project photographs, contractor requirements, and itemized bid forms.

Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

North Country Rural Development Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Housing Provider.

NRDC is committed to fair housing, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination in its housing programs and contracting activities in accordance with applicable federal and New York State laws.