Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18581
University of Iowa Seeks Fire & Life Safety Consulting Services for Health Care and Campus Projects
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
18581
NAICS
541330
The University of Iowa is seeking qualified vendors to provide Fire & Life Safety Consulting Services for its Health Care facilities and campus projects. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa - University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) - Purchasing Department - Scope of Services: - Act as the primary fire and life safety authority for construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects - Support design teams, review compliance strategies, and identify risks - Ensure alignment with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Joint Commission, and other healthcare regulations - Provide specialized expertise in healthcare fire protection engineering and regulatory compliance - Service Roles Requested: - Senior Director or equivalent - Director or equivalent - Project Manager or equivalent - Senior Fire Protection Engineer - Registered Fire Protection Engineer - Fire Protection Engineer - Design Engineer - Technician - CAD Operator - Administrative support - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with complex hospital environments - Mandatory background checks and orientation for all contractor personnel working in UI Health Care facilities - Badging managed through Gatefeed - Submission of audited financial statements and sample standard reports with proposals - Multiple consultants may be selected due to project volume - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a professional consulting services solicitation - Place of Performance: - University of Iowa Health Care facilities and University of Iowa campus, Iowa City, IA
Description
The University of Iowa is seeking written proposals from qualified vendors to provide Fire & Life Safety Consulting Services, including for University of Iowa Health Care facilities. The selected vendor(s) will serve as the primary fire and life safety authority for various construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare and fire safety regulations. Due to the complexity and volume of projects, the University may engage multiple qualified consultants who meet specialized healthcare fire and life safety expertise requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eBid system by May 6, 2026.