Technical Plan Review Services for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Applications

The Baltimore, Maryland government authority is seeking technical plan review services for automatic fire sprinkler system applications. The agency requires these reviews to ensure code compliance with applicable National Fire Protection Association codes and the International Fire Code. The selected partner will perform all work offsite at their own office premises. The scope of work covers the verification of fire hydrant residual and static water pressure, meter size, and pressure drop of water across the meter. The agency requires the review of water main size and material, sprinkler pipe size and material, sprinkler pipe layout, sprinkler head type, sprinkler head spacing, and sprinkler coverage based on room type. The review also includes verifying sprinkler system flow in gallons per minute and sprinkler system pressure in pounds per square inch. The agency requires hydraulic analysis to verify calculations, including water supply data, remote area demands, and safety factors. The reviewer must provide comprehensive review comments, indicating approval, approval with comments, or denial, within a specified number of business days. The reviewer must also communicate directly with the building official and County constituents regarding non-conforming items and provide final signed reports. Only United States organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for these services. A pre-proposal meeting will take place on July 8, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 24, 2026.