Project Information

Bid Title

Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School

Issuing Agency

Town of Cheshire

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2526-08

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2526-08
Bid Title:	Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School
Category:	Other
Status:	Open

Description: The Town of Cheshire will receive sealed bids for Window Performance Testing Services for new North End Elementary School (“Project”) until February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. At that time bids will be opened in public and read aloud. The Town intends to make an award to the lowest qualified responsible bidder, if any. The Town of Cheshire reserves the rights to amend or terminate this Invitation to Bid, accept all or any part of a bid, reject all bids, waive any informalities or non-material deficiencies in a bid, and award the bid to the bidder that, in the Town’s judgment, will be in the Town’s best interests. The Project is being funded, in part, by a grant from the State of Connecticut. The successful bidder shall comply with all requirements of the State of Connecticut, its Department of Administrative Services and the Office of Grants Administration. Publication Date/Time: 1/26/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: North End Bid 2526-08 - Window Performance Testing Services Invitation to Bid North End Exhibit B - Aluminum Windows Spec North End Exhibit A - Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts Spec North End Exhibit C - Storefont and Window Testing Locations

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TOWN OF CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION

TO BID

Bid #2526-08

Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School, January 26, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION TO BID

Bid #2526-08

Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School, January 26, 2026

The Town of Cheshire will receive sealed bids for Window Performance Testing Services for new

North End Elementary School (“Project”) until February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM. At that time bids will

be opened in public and read aloud. The Town intends to make an award to the lowest qualified

responsible bidder, if any.

The documents comprising the Invitation to Bid may be obtained on the Town’s website,

www.cheshirect.org, under “Bids & RFPs.”

The Town of Cheshire reserves the rights to amend or terminate this Invitation to Bid, accept all or

any part of a bid, reject all bids, waive any informalities or non-material deficiencies in a bid, and

award the bid to the bidder that, in the Town’s judgment, will be in the Town’s best interests.

The Project is being funded, in part, by a grant from the State of Connecticut. The successful bidder

shall comply with all requirements of the State of Connecticut, its Department of Administrative

Services and the Office of Grants Administration.

TOWN OF CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT

INVITATION TO BID FOR

Window Performance Testing Services for New North End Elementary School

Bid Number: 2526-08

Bid Opening Date: February 13, 2026

Bid Opening Time: 2:00 PM

Bid Opening Place: Cheshire Town Hall, Room 207

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The Town of Cheshire is seeking sealed bids for Window Performance Testing Services for New

North End Elementary School.

One (1) original and one (1) electronic copy of sealed bids must be received in the Cheshire Town

Hall, Town Manager’s Office, Room 221, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 by the date

and time noted above. The Town of Cheshire (the “Town”) will not accept submissions by e-mail

or fax. The Town will reject bids received after the date and time noted above.

The documents comprising this Invitation to Bid may be obtained on the Town’s website,

www.cheshirect.org, under “Bids & RFPs.” Each bidder is responsible for checking the Town’s

website to determine if the Town has issued any addenda and, if so, to complete its bid in

accordance with the Invitation to Bid as modified by the addenda.

Bids must be held firm and cannot be withdrawn for sixty (60) calendar days after the opening

date.

The Town reserves the rights to amend or terminate this Invitation to Bid, accept all or any part

of a bid, reject all bids, waive any informalities or non-material deficiencies in a bid, and award

the bid to the bidder that, in the Town’s judgment, will be in the Town’s best interests.

This Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) includes:

- Standard Instructions to Bidders

- Specifications including Exhibits A, B and C

- Insurance Requirements

- Bid Form

- Bidder’s Legal Status Disclosure

- Bidder’s Certification Concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Good Faith

Efforts Plan

- Bidder’s Non Collusion Affidavit

- Bidder’s Statement of References

- Addenda, if any

- The Contract in the form attached

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TOWN OF CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT

STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Town of Cheshire (the “Town”) is soliciting sealed bids for Window Performance Testing

Services at the New North End Elementary School. This ITB is not a contract offer, and no

contract will exist unless and until a written contract is signed by the Town and the successful

bidder.

Interested parties should submit a bid in accordance with the requirements and directions

contained in this ITB. Bidders are prohibited from contacting any Town employee, officer or

official concerning this ITB, except as set forth in Section 6, below. A bidder’s failure to comply

with this requirement may result in disqualification.

If there are any conflicts between the provisions of these Standard Instructions to Bidders and

any other documents comprising this ITB, these Standard Instructions to Bidders shall prevail.

2. RIGHT TO AMEND OR TERMINATE THE ITB OR CONTRACT

The Town may, before or after bid opening and in its sole discretion, clarify, modify, amend or

terminate this ITB if the Town determines it is in the Town’s best interest. Any such action shall

be effected by a posting on the Town’s website, www.cheshirect.org, under “Bids & RFPs.” Each

bidder is responsible for checking the Town’s website to determine if the Town has issued any

addenda and, if so, to complete its bid in accordance with the ITB as modified by the addenda.

If this ITB provides for a multi-year agreement, the Town also reserves the right to terminate the

Contract at the end of the last fiscal year for which funds have been appropriated, and the Town

shall have no obligation or liability to the successful bidder for any unfunded year or years.

3. KEY DATES

Pre-Bid Conference or Site Visit: THIS ITEM IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS ITB.

Bid Opening: February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Preliminary Notice of Award: February 20, 2026

Contract Execution: February 27, 2026

The Preliminary Notice of Award and Contract Execution dates are anticipated, not certain,

dates.

4. OBTAINING THE ITB

All documents that are a part of this ITB may be obtained on the Town’s website,

www.cheshirect.org, under “Bids & RFPs.

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5. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bids must be received in the Cheshire Town Hall, Town Manager’s Office, Room 221, prior to the

date and time the bids are scheduled to be opened publicly. Postmarks prior to the opening date

and time do NOT satisfy this condition. The Town will not accept submissions by e-mail or fax.

Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring timely delivery. The Town will NOT accept late bids.

One (1) original and one (1) electronic copy of all bid documents must be submitted in sealed,

opaque envelopes clearly labeled with the bidder’s name, the bidder’s address, the words "BID

DOCUMENTS,” and the Bid Title, Bid Number and Bid Opening Date. The Town may decline to

accept bids submitted in unmarked envelopes that the Town opens in its normal course of

business. The Town may, but shall not be required to, return such bid documents and inform the

bidder that the bid documents may be resubmitted in a sealed envelope properly marked as

described above.

Bid prices must be submitted on the Bid Form included in this ITB. All blank spaces for bid prices

must be completed in ink or be typewritten; bid prices must be stated in both words and figures.

The person signing the Bid Form must initial any errors, alterations or corrections on that form.

Ditto marks or words such as “SAME” shall not be used in the Bid Form.

Bids may be withdrawn personally or in writing provided that the Town receives the withdrawal

prior to the time and date the bids are scheduled to be opened. Bids are considered valid, and

may not be withdrawn, cancelled or modified, for sixty (60) days after the opening date, to give

the Town sufficient time to review the bids, investigate the bidders’ qualifications, secure any

required municipal approvals, and execute a binding contract with the successful bidder.

An authorized person representing the legal entity of the bidder must sign the Bid Form and all

other forms included in this ITB.

6. QUESTIONS AND AMENDMENTS

Questions concerning the process and procedures applicable to this ITB are to be submitted in

writing (including by e-mail or fax) and directed only to:

Name:

Zachary Machold, Project Manager

Department: Arcadis, Owner’s Project Manager

E-mail:

zachary.machold@arcadis.com

With a copy to:

Name:

Vincent J. Masciana, Chief Project Officer, Cheshire Public Schools

E-mail:

vmasciana@cheshire.k12.ct.us

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541380Testing Laboratories
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 561720Janitorial Services

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