Fire & Life Safety Consulting Services

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Fire & Life Safety Consulting Services for the University, including University of Iowa Health Care facilities. The selected vendor will serve as the primary fire and life safety authority for projects led by UIHC Engineering Services, UIHC Capital Management, and other departments managing construction, renovation, or infrastructure work. The vendor will be responsible for supporting design teams, reviewing compliance strategies, identifying risks early, and helping ensure projects remain aligned with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Joint Commission, and other applicable healthcare requirements. Some key responsibilities include: • Supporting design teams and reviewing compliance strategies • Identifying risks early and helping ensure projects remain aligned with NFPA, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements • Providing life safety assessments, statement of conditions development and maintenance, and facility-wide compliance surveys • Conducting fire and smoke barrier evaluations and fire door inspections • Providing CMS validation survey support and JC survey preparation and response The ideal vendor will have specialized healthcare experience, deep knowledge of fire and life safety codes, and demonstrated ability to support complex hospital projects across all phases of work.