Opportunity
University of Missouri Ionwave #27-0015
University of Missouri-Columbia Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, and Repair Services Solicitation
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
27-0015
NAICS
238290
The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fire sprinkler system inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services for its campus facilities. - Government Buyer: - University of Missouri System, University of Missouri-Columbia, UM Procurement - Scope of Work: - Annual and five-year internal inspections for wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems - Annual fire pump testing - Corrective maintenance and as-needed repairs - Services cover approximately 150 buildings, 630+ wet-pipe systems, 23 dry-pipe systems, 8 pre-action systems, 1,300+ control valves, 700+ inspector's test valves, and 13 fire pumps - Requirements: - Compliance with NFPA 25, state and local codes, and manufacturer recommendations - Electronic inspection reporting - 24/7 emergency response capability with a four-hour response time - Coordination with University staff to minimize operational disruptions - Pricing must be fully burdened (labor, materials, travel, admin costs); only emergency call-out fee allowed as a separate charge - Vendors must hold NICET and Missouri state credentials - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers - Pricing structure includes firm unit pricing for five years, labor rates fixed for two years (adjustable annually up to 3%), material and subcontractor markups, and emergency call-out fees - Notable line items include annual and five-year inspections, fire pump testing, obstruction investigations, technician labor, project management, material/subcontractor markups, and inspection reporting/documentation
Description
The University of Missouri is requesting proposals for the furnishing and delivery of fire sprinkler service. The scope includes comprehensive fire sprinkler inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair services under a five-year agreement. Services required include annual inspections, five-year internal inspections, fire pump testing, corrective maintenance, and repair services on an as-needed basis. The contractor must comply with NFPA 25 standards, provide electronic inspection reports, and coordinate work schedules to minimize disruption. Pricing should cover all labor, materials, and other costs, with repair work authorized on a case-by-case basis.