Renovations of 36 south street leicester, new york

The Livingston County Land Bank Corporation is requesting lump-sum renovation bids for a residential structure at 36 South Street, Leicester, New York, with bids due October 23, 2025. MWBE contracting goals of 20% MBE and 10% WBE apply. Addendum 1, issued October 20, 2025, clarifies key scope items and supersedes the original completion timeline with a May 1, 2026 deadline.

The scope encompasses complete renovation of the main structure and site, including carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, hazardous building material abatement, utility connections, landscaping, waste removal, and certificate-of-occupancy acquisition. Limited asbestos-containing material (ACM) abatement is required: a NYSDOL-licensed asbestos contractor must remove 55 square feet of streaked gray floor tile and mastic, 70 square feet of wall tile adhesive, 3 square feet of window caulk, and 1 square foot of old roof tar, with third-party air monitoring by an asbestos consultant retained by the Land Bank. The contractor must hire a qualified septic inspector to perform comprehensive inspection including wastewater plumbing verification, hydraulic load testing, tank pumping, and leaching-area visual inspection, with a completed report required upon completion. Kitchen floor leveling requires submission of alternatives such as floor joist stiffeners, adjustable column supports, or horizontal bracing, followed by single-layer LUAN plywood underlayment before flooring installation.

The contractor must commence work within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 120 calendar days. Bidders must demonstrate prior residential renovation experience within five years, provide three references, and carry Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Worker's Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Environmental Pollution Liability ($1 million). A 5% bid bond and 100% Performance and Payment Bonds are required. New York prevailing wage rates apply. Award will be made within 45 days of bid opening, with bid prices firm through that period.