RFQ: NRDC 2026 Approved Contractor List

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, Clinton, Hamilton, 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. Programs include (but are not limited to): 2024 Essex County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation (Single and Multi-Unit) 2025 Essex County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation 2025 Washington County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation 2024 Town of Jay CDBG Housing Rehabilitation 2024 Tri-County HOME Rehabilitation 2024 and 2025 HOME MHR NYS MMHR RESTORE Emergency Repairs Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Small Projects Fund Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) DRI Project Vacant Rental Program (VRP) Plus One-ADU Program Rapid Response Home Repair Land Bank Initiative (LBI) Phase I and II: Demolitions/Stabilizations/Rehabilitation/Pre-Development These programs fund essential work such as emergency home repairs, affordable housing, ADA accessibility improvements, commercial and mixed-use building restorations, vacant structure rehabilitation, demolition, blight remediation, and public space activations. NRDC adheres to ADA and Fair Housing laws and is committed to ensuring accessibility for all applicants. If you require the application materials in a different language or need accommodations to complete your application, please contact our office directly at 518-585-6366 or [email protected]. Certified contractors based in New York and Vermont are welcome to apply. Required Submission Materials: Completed Contractor Application (provided by NRDC) Copy of Certificate of Insurance Proof of Workers’ Compensation Completed W-9 Form Copies of relevant licenses or certifications Contractors will be asked to submit sealed bids on a rolling basis for specific properties within these programs. Some state-funded projects may also be bid out directly to pre-qualified firms on this list in accordance with state procurement rules. How to Apply or Request a Proposal Package:Nicole Justice Green, Executive Director📞 518-585-6366📧 [email protected] 📬 Mail inquiries to:North Country Rural Development CoalitionAttn: Contractor ApplicationPO Box 348Ticonderoga, NY 12883 🌐 Online application available here: Click to download the application Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 10.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 20.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 10.00%