North End Exhibit B - Aluminum Windows Spec.pdf.crdownload

This is a technical specification document for aluminum windows associated with the Town of Cheshire, Connecticut's procurement for Window Performance Testing Services at the new North End Elementary School. The specification establishes the performance standards and testing requirements that the aluminum windows installed at the facility must meet. Testing services are required to be conducted in accordance with ASTM E783 (Air Leakage), ASTM E1105 (Water Penetration), AAMA 501.2 (Water-Spray Test for Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts), and AAMA 502 (Water-Spray Test for Aluminum Windows). The bidding period runs from January 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST through February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with sealed bids to be opened publicly on the due date. A Preliminary Notice of Award is anticipated for February 20, 2026, and Contract Execution is anticipated for February 27, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. Bids must remain firm for 60 calendar days after the opening date.

Qualified bidders must provide all necessary testing equipment, materials, and certified personnel to conduct comprehensive field testing services and submit a final report documenting any deficiencies. Bidders must carry General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Umbrella/Excess Liability of $1,000,000, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, with the Town named as additional insured. The project is partially funded by a State of Connecticut grant, which requires a 25 percent subcontracting goal with DAS-certified small businesses and a 6.25 percent subcontracting goal with minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses. Bidders must submit three business references and comply with prevailing wage requirements and Connecticut employment preference statutes. The Town intends to award the contract to the lowest qualified responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject all bids or waive non-material deficiencies. No estimated contract value or budget range is disclosed in available solicitation documents.