Renovation of a retail development in Peekskill, New York. Completed plans call for the renovation of a retail development.

Project Description and Scope of Work The City of Peekskill ("City") is requesting proposals from qualified, experienced, and licensed general contractors to provide general contracting services to improve the overall building aesthetics of the Fern Tree with the restoration and painting of the exterior of the storefront. The project will be funded through the Downtown Revitalization Fund (DRF), administered through the City of Peekskill and the NYS Office of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), as part of Peekskill's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The grant program provides reimbursable grant funding to businesses and property owners within the DRI target area to make capital improvements. The project is further described in Exhibit A. Questions regarding this RFP should be submitted in writing via email on or before Monday, October 06, 2025, to the City's DRF Consultant, Abi Oridedi, at abi@theruki.com. Please include your name, company address, phone number, and e-mail address. The City of Peekskill is not responsible for any failure in the delivery of an inquiry. Responses to all questions will be posted on the City website on Wednesday, October 09, 2025. You are highly encouraged to visit the site before submitting your proposal. No formal site visit is scheduled, however all General Contractors are advised to personally inspect the site of the project prior to submission of proposal. Site Inspection Before submitting a proposal, all General Contractors are advised to personally inspect the site of the project. Submission of a proposal shall constitute conclusive evidence that the Contractor has personally inspected the site of the project. No allowance or extra consideration to the Contractor will be paid by the Owner by reason of additional costs, damages, or other difficulties incurred by the successful General Contractor that could have been avoided had an adequate inspection of the site been undertaken.