Bid guide
How to bid on window and door replacement for the City of Indian Wells
What the City is buying
The City of Indian Wells is seeking a turnkey contractor to replace 17 windows and four sliding glass doors: seven windows and two doors at Fire Station No. 55, and ten windows and two doors at City Hall.
The work includes measuring, demolition and disposal, preparing openings, installation, flashing and waterproofing, finishing, testing, cleanup, and restoring affected finishes. The glazing must meet specified energy-efficiency performance requirements. This may suit a contractor experienced in commercial window and door replacement and building-envelope work.
Key dates and deadlines
The mandatory pre-bid meeting is October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Check the solicitation documents for meeting details.
Hard-copy bid bonds are due November 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM PST. The bid deadline is November 17, 2026, at 5:53 PM ET. Plan around both deadlines and follow the solicitation’s instructions for each submission.
Who this opportunity may suit
This IFB is relevant to construction firms that can manage window and sliding door replacement at two public facilities, including field measurement, glazing, waterproofing, hardware, sealants, finish restoration, and cleanup.
The specifications call for high-performance double-pane insulated glazing with spectrally selective low-e coating, argon fill, and a target SHGC of approximately 0.25 at the fire station. City Hall assemblies must meet the same performance specification unless the City directs otherwise.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public; the portal may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Indian Wells. Submit electronically before the bid deadline, and deliver the hard-copy bid bond by its separate deadline.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and review the full solicitation documents and any addenda. Use them to confirm submission instructions, required forms, technical details, and any site or scheduling information before preparing your price.
Build your estimate around the complete work at both locations, including measurement, removal and disposal, opening preparation, installation, waterproofing, testing, cleanup, and finish restoration. Check that your proposed glazing addresses the stated performance requirements, and leave time to arrange the bid bond and complete the electronic submission.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Indian Wells; the original posting controls.