# University of Iowa Ionwave #18615

University of Iowa on-demand campus-wide fire alarm testing, maintenance, and repair

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 18615
**NAICS:** 561621

The University of Iowa is seeking on-demand fire alarm services across its campus, including University of Iowa Health Care facilities.
- **Buyer and scope**
  - Buyer: University of Iowa, Purchasing; applicable health care work is for University of Iowa Health Care (UI Health Care).
  - Services cover University buildings, including campus facilities and UI Health Care. UI Health Care has approximately **30,000 fire alarms**; quantities at other facilities are unspecified. Work is requested as needed, and new University buildings may also be included.
- **OEMs and vendors**
  - No fire alarm OEMs or service vendors are named in the solicitation. **Gatefeed** is referenced as a contractor access and background-check platform, not as a fire alarm manufacturer or service provider.
- **Requested products and services**
  - On-demand fire alarm testing, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and follow-up inspections when requested; no part numbers are provided.
  - HEPA cart purchase and daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates are requested as bid-line responses. Each line has a listed quantity of 1; this is a pricing response quantity, not a stated cart requirement. Suppliers are instructed to enter zero if a line does not apply to their proposal.
  - Hourly labor rates are requested for foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and helpers, each for normal working hours, overtime, and Saturday/Sunday/holiday work. A materials service fee percentage is also requested.
- **Notable requirements**
  - Provide detailed inspection reports, identify deficiencies and required repairs, and quote full repair and maintenance costs. Correct work that does not meet applicable codes and standards; follow-up inspections and repairs are performed upon request.
  - Work must comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, Joint Commission, CMS, and other applicable requirements. UI Health Care work requires infection-control coordination and approval.
  - The agreement is intended for three years, with two optional one-year extensions by mutual written agreement. Services are provided on request and as needed.

### Description

The University of Iowa is seeking qualified vendors to test, inspect, maintain, and repair fire alarms throughout the University upon request and as needed. Services include providing detailed inspection reports, identifying deficiencies and needed repairs, and quoting the full cost of repairs. The scope includes University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, currently with approximately 30,000 alarms, as well as University Campus Operations buildings; the agreement may also cover new University buildings. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eBid system by November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.

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