Norton Exhibit A - Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts Spec.pdf

This is a specification document for aluminum-framed entrances and storefronts for the new Norton Elementary School project in Cheshire, Connecticut. The Town of Cheshire is soliciting sealed bids for Window Performance Testing Services to evaluate windows and storefronts according to industry standards including 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). Testing must be conducted at locations designated on marked-up drawings per project specifications 08 41 13 and 08 51 13. Sealed bids are due February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST at Cheshire Town Hall, Room 221, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut, with public bid opening and reading on the same date. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is required. The Town anticipates issuing a Preliminary Notice of Award by February 20, 2026 and executing the contract by February 27, 2026. Key deliverables include a pre-test plan and schedule, comprehensive documentation with photographic evidence, completed data sheets for each tested unit, and a pass/fail summary report. The successful bidder must provide all testing equipment, materials, and certified personnel and remain available for retesting at the contractor's expense if tests fail.

Evaluation criteria are based on experience, references, service capability, ability to respond promptly, past performance, and compliance with procedural requirements rather than price alone. Insurance requirements include General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Umbrella coverage of $1,000,000. The project is funded in part by a Connecticut state grant, requiring compliance with State of Connecticut requirements including prevailing wage standards and workers' compensation certification. A Good Faith Efforts Plan is mandatory with minimum spending allocations of 25% with Connecticut Department of Administrative Services-certified small businesses and 6.25% with minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses. Bid submissions must include completed Bid Forms, Legal Status Disclosure, Equal Employment Opportunities Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a Statement of References with at least three references. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.