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District says Colonial and Prospect renovation work ready to move once SED, SHPO approvals arrive
Summary
Pelham administrators reported Colonial and Prospect projects are on track pending final State Education Department and historic-preservation sign-offs; work will be phased across two summers and could include additional stormwater mitigation and multiple trade-specific contracts to improve cost control.
District administrators told the board that both the Colonial and Prospect school renovation projects remain on schedule pending final approvals from the State Education Department and SHPO.
The administration said it expects the outstanding permit and historic-preservation sign-offs in the coming weeks; once those approvals are in hand the district will issue bids and pursue contracting in trade-specific packages (mechanical, roofing, electrical) to preserve flexibility and cost control. "Once those are in place, we will move forward with bidding and contracting so work can begin this summer," the presentation said.
Officials described a two-summer phasing plan: the first summer will focus on infrastructure, piping, facade work and roofing; the second summer will accommodate installation of systems such as HVAC once equipment procurement has been completed. The district also said it will include contract allowances to address unforeseen site conditions while retaining full oversight and approval authority for any changes.
Stormwater management was highlighted at the Prospect schematic-design advisory meeting: the team said the project will increase permeable surfaces and review an underground system to hold and release water in the Manor Lane area. The district said it is coordinating with the Village of Pelham Manor on complementary stormwater efforts.
Administrators also warned that a recent state law extending prevailing-wage rules to some hybrid construction approaches could increase costs for off-site work and that legal counsel is evaluating implications. The district has reached out to Assembly Member Amy Polland for clarification, they said.
The board was told current estimates are trending 10–15% lower than earlier projections, but officials cautioned that prevailing-wage rules and other contract details could change final cost estimates.
Next steps listed by the administration: secure SED/SHPO approvals, finalize bid packages, and proceed to contracting and summer mobilization.
