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Rye Brook awards $1.2 million NRCS demolition contract; work to be reimbursed by federal grant
Summary
Trustees accepted the lowest responsible bid from State Contracting Corp (Capital Industries) for $1.2 million to demolish NRCS-designated houses; the village said the work (demolition, asbestos abatement, site restoration) will be reimbursed through an NRCS grant and progress payments will tie to invoicing.
The Rye Brook Board of Trustees on May 26 awarded Contract 26-10 (NRCS house demolition) to State Contracting Corp of New York, doing business as Capital Industries, for $1,200,000, the lowest responsible bid received.
Officials said the contract covers demolition of selected houses, asbestos and hazardous-material abatement, and restoration of the properties to their original state rather than extensive regrading. Village officials emphasized that work will be reimbursed through a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) grant; progress payments are expected as the contractor submits invoices.
Board members said utilities (gas, electric, water) have been disconnected and that a pre-construction meeting will precede the start. The villages stated goal is to complete demolition and restoration work by November, though a firm start date depends on contracting and pre-construction scheduling.
Why it matters: The contract advances a multiproperty demolition project funded by a federal NRCS grant; the villages upfront cash outlays are expected to be reimbursed. Board discussion also focused on procurement competitiveness and fraud-prevention controls tied to large disbursements.
The resolution passed by voice/roll call; trustees voted in favor.
