Brookfield Housing Authority

Ronald F. Richter, LLC

D/B/A Rocky's Home Improvements has been selected as the installer for the window replacement project. He met all the requirements of the project and was the lowest fixed cost proposal received. Thank you to all who submitted proposals.

Proposals ranged from 19,850.00 to 84,000.00

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From thedesk of the Director

   - August 5, 2009 -

Attached to this edition of the Wash,please find an important Public Notification regarding the contamination of our well water, which I am required to distribute to all of our residents.  This notice explains the type of bacteria found in our water system and any health concerns that may be associated with it. It also serves to inform you of what steps are being taken and for how long a period of time we can expect to be affected by this problem.  Unfortunately, the last chlorination treatment was not sufficient in treating the bacteria so we do not have are solution date.  As of today, Wednesday,August 5^th, our well operators have made arrangements to monitor and treat the well every day for the next 5 days. As a result, the water is STILL NOT safe to drink!  To be on the safe side   - DO NOT DRINK or USE THE WATER FOR COOKING UNTIL I CONTACT YOU! Also,notices will be posted on the office door with updates, as they are received.  We appreciate your patience during this difficult time. Please understand that we are doing our best to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

The Brookfield Housing Authority, owners of a 35 unit community for the elderly and disabled, invites interested contractors to present a fixed cost proposal to replace (93) 2 feet by 4 feet double hung windows, (12) dual 2 feet by 4 feet double hung windows, and (35) triple 2 feet by 4 feet double hung windows. The Housing Authority will furnish windows as well as the interior trim. The winning contractor will be required to follow the installation procedure detailed on www.brookfieldhousingauthority.com. Your proposal, including fixed cost is to include Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor or General Contractor License information, proof of insurance, completion schedule, your experience as it specifically relates to installing windows, and references from previous customers. Any subcontractors used must provide the same information. We invite and encourage you to include references from any community projects that you have been involved with. Bidding will be closed at midnight on August 10, 2009. Contract award will be announced on August 12, 2009. Work is to begin on or about September 1, 2009. Equal weight will be given to cost, schedule, experience and references.

Brookfield Housing Authority will provide Harvey  Classic custom new construction Low-e/ Argon filled windows without grills, ½ fiberglass screen, and interior Trim Assembly for the project. The contractor is responsible to provide correct sizing to Harvey Industries.  Contractor is responsible for any damage to windows/trim received in good condition. 

Specifications To Replace Harvey New Construction Classic Window

: General Work Description :

Cut the aluminum siding back to expose the nailing flange.

Remove the window including the interior trim, the exterior

trim and the frame.

Install the windows as required by Harvey.

Insulate around the frame with minimal expansion spray foam

insulation.

install the aluminum “J” channel around the window up

against the siding cut.

Install a strip of tar paper under the bottom flange of the

window to allow any water intrusion to drain back out to the siding.

Install white drip aluminum drip cap on top of the window jamb.

Install a strip of 5/4” spruce around the window frame to

give a nailing base for the aluminum trim.

The exterior trim will be approx. 2 ½” wide, white Alcoa aluminum bent against the window frame and around on top of the “J” channel.

Seal all exterior seams with white silicone.

Install interior trim assembly

Contractor is to provide all materials needed for installation except as specifically noted below. This includes all aluminum channel, Insulation, caulk etc.

Prevailing wage does not apply to this project.

Brookfield Housing will:

Provide windows based on contractors dimensions.

Caulk and paint interior trim

Remove and reinstall window blinds/shades/curtains

Remove/Install Handicapped bars as required

remove/Install exterior lighting as required

Provide a dumpster for waste removal.

Move any furniture to facilitate window installation.

Questions should be submitted online here :

Information Request

Bids should be sent to:

Brookfield Housing Authority

Att'n: Clerk of the Works

3 Brooks Quarry Rd.

Brookfield, CT 06804