The City of Vancouver has entered into an agreement with Coffman Engineers Inc to provide on-call fire protection engineering services. The services include providing support for response to general code, national standards, and design-related questions, conducting plan reviews, and providing written comments to the Vancouver Fire Department. The agreement has a term of 5 years, commencing on October 17, 2022, and ending on October 16, 2027. The contract value is not to exceed $300,000.00 USD. The key aspects of this contract include the scope of work, compensation, and the terms and conditions of the agreement. Some of the key points to note are:
• The Contractor shall provide on-call fire protection engineering support services, including conducting plan reviews and providing written comments to the FMO.
• The Contractor shall provide in-person inspection support and/or assistance with system commissioning on-site as specifically requested by the FMO.
• The Contractor shall prepare, modify, and/or review design documents such as code analyses, life safety drawings, and calculations, technical reports, and listings.
• The Contractor shall prepare letters, reports, correspondence stating professional opinion on matters within the field of expertise.
• The written communications are intended to assist the FMO with regulatory issues and discussions with the development community and trade contractors.