Foster City Municode #Request for Bids-SMCFD

On-Call Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services for San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department

This opportunity is for qualified consultants to provide on-call fire plan review and inspection services for the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, covering San Mateo, Belmont, and Foster City in California. - Government Buyer: - San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD) - Office of the Fire Marshal - Scope of Services: - Technical plan review for building and fire protection system plans - Fire inspection services for new construction, tenant improvements, and system modifications - Permitting services and fire administration support - Requirements: - Compliance with California Fire and Building Codes, Title 24, NFPA Standards, and local ordinances - Consultants must hold ICC Plans Examiner, California State Fire Marshal certifications, or be licensed California Professional Engineers in fire protection - Demonstrated experience with government projects, qualified staff, insurance coverage, and references - Ability to use permitting software and attend mandatory meetings - Compliance with prevailing wage and insurance standards - Exclusions: - Minor fire sprinkler modifications, like-for-like replacements, and projects not requiring third-party review - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed within the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, and Foster City - Contracting office located at 2121 S. El Camino Real, Bldg. B, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94403

Description

The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD) seeks to establish a list of qualified on-call third-party consultants to provide technical plan reviews, fire inspections, permitting services, and fire administration support services. The consultants will conduct reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with California Fire and Building Codes for projects within San Mateo, Belmont, and Foster City. The contract aims to support fire prevention administrative assistance and maintain high-quality, timely services for residents, businesses, and contractors. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes by June 4, 2026, and will be evaluated based on skill, competence, price, and related criteria.

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