Invitation to Bid.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid document issued by the Ticonderoga Natural Foods Cooperative, Inc., a nonprofit organization located in Ticonderoga, New York, seeking design-build construction firms to submit proposals for a renovation project. The project involves the renovation of a 1,910 square foot ground-floor retail grocery and commercial kitchen space at 109 Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, New York. The scope of work includes installation of a new storefront facade, completion of the commercial kitchen, interior reconfiguration to accommodate cafe seating, energy efficiency upgrades, electrical system upgrades, and creation of safe rear egress connecting to McCormick Street and the River Walk. All work must comply with New York State Homes & Community Renewal guidelines, State Historic Preservation Office standards, ADA requirements, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations, and all applicable building codes. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM on June 26, 2026, with RFP packages containing detailed submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and scoring methodology available upon request from ticoopdricoordinator@gmail.com.

The project has established Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise contracting goals of 20 percent, and the Cooperative actively encourages participation from MWBE and Section 3 businesses, requiring proposers to identify any such participation within their teams. Prior experience with HCR-funded programs is preferred for interested firms. The project appears to be funded through New York State Homes & Community Renewal programs, though specific funding amounts and additional sources are not detailed in the available documentation. No incumbent contractors from previous identical or substantially similar procurements are listed. Interested firms should contact the Cooperative directly for complete RFP package details and clarification on any project requirements.