Elton Hills Elementary School Window Replacement

Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535, is procuring general construction services for the complete replacement of all existing exterior aluminum windows at Elton Hills Elementary School located at 1421 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester, Minnesota. The project scope involves the removal and replacement of all existing exterior aluminum windows with new thermally broken insulated aluminum storefront window systems, including demolition of existing window assemblies, associated doors, louvers, and transom panels. Work also encompasses modifications and reinstallation of adjacent construction elements, including hardcoat stucco repairs, interior partitions, ceiling modifications, and related mechanical and electrical items such as door hardware, security devices, intercoms, door operators, lighting controls, louvers, and dampers. Bidders must submit a single prime contract bid via the Rochester Public Schools online Bonfire E-Procurement Platform by March 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, with a pre-bid conference and facility tour scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. at the school site. Successful bidders must hold their proposals open for 90 days from the bid date, comply with Minnesota prevailing wage requirements, and obtain a valid Certificate of Compliance from the Minnesota State Department of Human Rights prior to contract execution. The project timeline includes tentative board approval on April 7, 2026, an estimated notice to proceed on April 8, 2026, construction commencement on June 8, 2026, substantial completion by August 7, 2026, and final completion by August 14, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Responsible Contractor Act under Minnesota Statute 16C.285, submit a notarized Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form identifying all first-tier subcontractors, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate.

All bids exceeding $25,000 must include bid security equal to 10 percent of the maximum base bid amount, and the successful contractor must furnish separate Payment and Performance Bonds in amounts equal to 100 percent of the contract sum in accordance with Minnesota law. Minnesota Statute 16C.285, subdivision 3, establishes responsible contractor criteria that all bidders and subcontractors must meet, requiring verification of compliance and documentation prior to contract execution. The work must comply with the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code, 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code, and 2024 Minnesota Energy Code, with new exterior walls meeting minimum insulation requirements of R-13 plus 12.5 continuous insulation for climate zone 6. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits, safe removal and proper disposal of demolition debris, and coordination with all mechanical and electrical trade contractors for equipment salvage and reinstallation. Rochester Public Schools, represented by Bill Burt (507-328-4505), serves as the project owner, with architectural services provided by CRW Architecture + Design Group (Troy Dokken) and mechanical design services by Dunham Engineering (Mike Szuberski). Specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the available procurement documents; however, interested contractors should review the complete project manual and construction documents for detailed specifications, scope requirements, and cost considerations.