Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School

The Town of Cheshire, Connecticut, in New Haven County, is procuring Window Performance Testing Services for the new North End Elementary School through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The scope of work requires qualified bidders to conduct comprehensive field testing services 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). Bidders must provide all necessary testing equipment, materials, and certified personnel; conduct testing at designated locations; document procedures with photographs and detailed notes; and prepare a comprehensive final report identifying any deficiencies. The Town intends to award the contract to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. Key dates include a bidding period 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 and read aloud on the due date. A Preliminary Notice of Award is anticipated for February 20, 2026, with Contract Execution anticipated for February 27, 2026. Bids must be held firm for 60 calendar days after the opening date, and no pre-bid conference or site visit is required. Questions concerning the bidding process should be directed to Zachary Machold, Project Manager at Arcadis (zachary.machold@arcadis.com), with a copy to Vincent J. Masciana, Chief Project Officer of Cheshire Public Schools (vmasciana@cheshire.k12.ct.us).

Bidders must meet specific insurance and compliance requirements, including General Liability coverage ($2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000), and Professional Liability ($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 imposes 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, complete all required certifications and disclosures, and comply with prevailing wage requirements and employment preferences established under Connecticut General Statutes sections 4a-60, 4a-60a, 4a-60g, and 46a-68b through 46a-68f. All vendors are eligible to respond to this procurement, and successful bidders must comply with all requirements of the State of Connecticut, its Department of Administrative Services, and the Office of Grants Administration. No estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.