INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR PREQUALIFIED TRADE CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Federal opportunity from ARN21 - Fire Department • Town of Auburn. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 13, 00.
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The Town of Auburn, through its Fire Building Committee, invites prequalified and experienced DCAMM Certified Metal Window and Glass and Glazing Trade Contractors only to submit Bids for the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project. This is for the Main Bid Package. Interested Prequalified Trade Contractors are sought for the following categories of work: Metal Windows Glass and Glazing
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The Town of Auburn is soliciting bids from prequalified, DCAMM Certified contractors specializing in Metal Windows and Glass and Glazing for the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project. The response deadline is set for March 18, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. This opportunity is specifically targeted at experienced contractors who can fulfill the requirements laid out for the Main Bid Package.
The buyer aims to engage qualified trade contractors to provide essential services for the construction of the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters, focusing specifically on metal windows and glass and glazing work.
- DCAMM Certified Metal Window Contractors
- DCAMM Certified Glass and Glazing Contractors
- Established construction firms with relevant experience
- Prequalification verification for bidders
- Submission of bids for Metal Windows
- Submission of bids for Glass and Glazing
- Completed bid proposal
- Proof of DCAMM certification
- List of relevant project experience
- Ensure bidders are DCAMM certified
- Verify prequalification status of contractors
- Competitive pricing is essential to secure the contract
- Consider including bulk purchase discounts for materials
- Form partnerships with subcontractors specializing in metal windows
- Consider teaming with glazing experts for comprehensive bids
- Potential for low bidder quality if not vetted properly
- Strict adherence to DCAMM requirements might limit bidding pool
- Timeline disconnections due to contractor schedule conflicts
- What specific certifications and experience does the Fire Building Committee prioritize?
- Are there any specific design constraints or requirements for the glazing work?
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