PURCHASE OF WINDOWS FOR DPW BUILDING
Federal opportunity from PD888 - City of Quincy Purchasing Department • City of Quincy. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 16, 2026. Industry: NAICS 30, 17, 16.
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Description
The City of Quincy, acting through the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of (79) aluminum windows for the DPW Building at 55 Sea Street in Quincy, MA.
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The City of Quincy Purchasing Department (PD888), through the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids to purchase and deliver 79 aluminum windows for the DPW Building at 55 Sea Street, Quincy, MA. Bids are due by 2026-04-16 11:00 (UTC). This is a straightforward supply-and-deliver procurement centered on window manufacturing/supply logistics and compliance with whatever specifications are contained in the CommBuys attachment. Success will hinge on meeting exact window specs (dimensions, glazing, finish, performance ratings) and providing a clear delivery plan to the DPW site.
Acquire and receive delivery of 79 aluminum windows to the DPW Building located at 55 Sea Street in Quincy, MA, via a competitive bid process run by the City of Quincy Purchasing Department on behalf of DPW.
- Aluminum window manufacturers or authorized distributors able to supply and deliver 79 units to Quincy, MA
- Commercial fenestration suppliers experienced with municipal procurement and specification-driven bids
- Building envelope product suppliers with established logistics for bulk deliveries to public works facilities
- Review CommBuys attachment for required window specifications and bid submission instructions
- Confirm bill of materials: 79 aluminum windows (types/sizes/configurations per spec)
- Source/manufacture windows to specification (aluminum frames; glazing and performance requirements per attachment, if any)
- Submittals as required (cut sheets, shop drawings, warranty documentation, certifications)
- Coordinate delivery logistics to DPW Building at 55 Sea Street, Quincy, MA (packaging, staging, delivery windows, offload responsibilities)
- Provide pricing and lead time commitments; clarify any alternates if allowed by the bid documents
- Completed bid form(s) from the CommBuys attachment (as applicable)
- Line-item pricing for 79 aluminum windows consistent with specified sizes/configurations
- Product cut sheets and documented compliance with stated requirements in the attachment
- Delivery plan to 55 Sea Street, Quincy, MA (estimated lead time, delivery method, offload assumptions)
- Warranty terms and any required certifications/quality documentation stated in the attachment
- Acknowledgement of any addenda (if issued on CommBuys)
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- Bid due date/time: 2026-04-16T11:00:00+00:00
- Ship-to / delivery location specified: DPW Building, 55 Sea Street, Quincy, MA
- Quantity specified: 79 aluminum windows
- Primary requirements and submission instructions are likely in the CommBuys attachment and must be followed exactly
- Structure pricing to match the attachment’s bid schedule (unit vs. lot pricing), ensuring the total reflects 79 windows
- Price delivery explicitly if the bid form separates product and freight; otherwise clarify delivery is included to 55 Sea Street
- Verify whether the spec requires different window types/sizes—price by type to avoid ambiguity and reduce risk of disqualification
- If you are a distributor, consider confirming factory support for required submittals, lead times, and warranty documentation for the exact aluminum window line specified
- Consider a local freight/rigging partner only if the attachment places offload/placement responsibilities on the vendor
- Specification risk: window dimensions, glazing, finishes, hardware, and performance ratings (if any) may be strict—nonconformance could render the bid nonresponsive
- Lead time risk for producing 79 aluminum windows; ensure stated delivery schedule is realistic and backed by the manufacturer
- Delivery logistics risk at 55 Sea Street: access, receiving hours, and offload requirements may be defined in the attachment; mismatches can add cost or cause delays
- Do the 79 aluminum windows include multiple sizes/configurations, and is there a schedule identifying each type and quantity?
- Are there required performance standards (e.g., wind load, water infiltration, thermal performance) or code compliance requirements stated in the attachment?
- Is the scope strictly purchase and delivery, or are field measurements, removal, and/or installation included anywhere in the bid documents?
- What are the receiving constraints at the DPW Building (delivery hours, dock/forklift availability, offload responsibility)?
- Are substitutions/equals permitted for the specified window product line, and if so, what is the approval process and deadline?
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- Specifications and bid submission requirements contained in the CommBuys attachment (dimensions/types, glazing, finish, performance standards, required forms, delivery terms)
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