Westchester Land Trust is holding an open bid for dedevelopment services to return Little Pond Preserve to its natural condition.

The 174-acre property in Patterson, New York contains the 991-foot Browns Mountain, a 16-acre glacial spring-fed kettle pond, an ecologically rare floating blog, and several species of distinctive plants. Together, the kettle pond and floating bog are part of a 30-acre NYSDEC regulated wetland.

The property previously hosted the Yonkers YMCA Boys Camp from 1939 to 1952, served as the Lakeshore Lodge from 1965 to 1970, and most recently was a private residence with several cottages and cabins.

Since its acquisition in late 2021, Little Pond Preserve has remained closed to the public during planning and permitting process. Westchester Land Trust’s goal is to return the property to its natural state.

Experienced firms are invited to submit a proposal for asbestos abatement and demolition services to be completed this summer.

Schedule

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 9am | Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting at site. All interested contractors must attend this field visit. If needed, a RFP addenda will be provided after the Pre-Bid Meeting.

Monday, July 8, 2024, 8am | Sealed bids due to Janelle Robbins, vice president of conservation.

Relevant Documents

RFP Bid Package | RFP Addenda

Site Plan

Asbestos Abatement Specifications

Structural Demolition Specifications

Turfs and Grasses Specifications

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About Westchester Land Trust

Westchester Land Trust works with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity and to enhance the natural resources in Westchester and eastern Putnam counties—a densely populated region under persistent threat from the pressures of development. Founded in 1988, WLT has preserved 9,278 acres of open space. More than 1,148 acres of land are owned by the organization which are free and open to the public year-round. WLT was one of the first land trusts in the nation to receive accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.