Opportunity
Nevada Ionwave #5578-FH
UNLV Solicits Turn-Key Fire Sprinkler System Installation and Warehouse Renovation
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
5578-FH
NAICS
238220
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking bids for a comprehensive warehouse renovation project focused on upgrading fire protection systems at its facility on E Flamingo Rd in Las Vegas. - Government Buyer: - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) - Offices involved: Planning & Construction and Real Estate; Department of Purchasing and Contracts - Products and Services Requested: - Turn-key design, supply, and installation of a new fire protection sprinkler system for a warehouse - Includes all required materials, equipment, and components - Demolition and removal of existing fire protection systems and piping - Design and shop drawings, including hydraulic calculations - Permitting, SPWD & SFM filing and approval for S-1 Occupancy - Testing, inspections, and project closeout documentation - Compliance with NFPA 13, NFPA 25 (2024), FM Global, and IFC 2024 standards - System upgrades to meet Ordinary Hazard Group 2 and FM Global requirements for miscellaneous storage - Minimum 4-inch supply line loop and approximately 125 sprinkler heads - Fire flow demand: 518.5 gpm at 105 psi - Construction services for all labor, materials, equipment, and project management - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be qualified with the Nevada State Public Works Division for the appropriate cost category - Compliance with Nevada prevailing wage laws and the Nevada Apprenticeship Utilization Act - Mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk for bid eligibility - Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for delays beyond the required completion date - Performance and payment bonds, insurance, and safety programs required - Detailed project closeout and warranty period of one year from substantial completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders are responsible for providing all materials and services for a code-compliant, turn-key installation.
Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is soliciting bids for a warehouse renovation project involving the design and installation of a turn-key sprinkler system. The project includes demolition, fire protection system installation, connection to existing risers, fire stopping, equipment rentals, testing, inspections, and closeout activities. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk is scheduled, and bidders must be qualified with the State Public Works Division for the required cost category. The estimated project cost is approximately $110,000.