Elton Hills Elementary School Window Replacement

Rochester Public Schools, Independent School District No. 535 (ISD #535) in Rochester, Minnesota, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the complete replacement of all existing exterior aluminum windows with new aluminum storefront systems at Elton Hills Elementary School. The project scope includes demolition of existing windows, doors, and louvers; installation of new thermally broken insulated storefront window systems; and removal, modification, and reinstallation of adjacent general, mechanical, and electrical components. Bidders must have examined the project site and reviewed all contract documents, including the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, specifications, drawings, and any addenda prior to submission. The project is identified as CRW Project #26-009 and is governed by the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code, 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code, and 2024 Minnesota Energy Code, with specific requirements for thermal insulation and building envelope performance in Climate Zone 6. Bids are due on March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time via the Rochester Public Schools Bonfire E-Procurement Platform, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM at the school site. The project timeline indicates a Notice to Proceed on April 8, 2026, construction start by June 8, 2026, substantial completion by August 7, 2026, and final completion by August 14, 2026. Qualified contractors must submit a Responsible Contractor Verification Form certifying compliance with Minnesota Statute 16C.285 and all first-tier subcontractor information at the time of bid submission.

Minnesota prevailing wage statutes apply to all work performed on this project, establishing wage and labor standards for bidders and their subcontractors. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum base bid is required for bids exceeding $25,000, and all awarded contractors must provide Performance Bonds and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum. The project manual does not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, meaning the procurement is open to all qualified contractors meeting the Responsible Contractor Act requirements. Bidders must hold their bids open for 90 days following submission and are obligated to execute the contract if awarded, complete all work by the specified completion date, and guarantee the work for one year in accordance with the General Conditions. Progress payments and retainage provisions are established in the General Conditions and must be accepted by all bidders as a condition of award. No incumbent vendors or specific budget range is identified in the available documents; however, the project scope and 10-week construction schedule suggest a substantial capital improvement project with significant window replacement and related construction costs.