This is probably a touchy subject, but the correct answer is just not to give one. There are so many variables between pump size, motor type, total water demand, tank material, etc. that any "ballpark" would be worthless without a pile of RFIs.
Ballparks are just traps so the GC can tell the owner that it's your fault when the actual price is massively higher after the full scope of trades costs are included. Just exclude fire pumps and water tanks unless specifically identified by the design documents if it is a bid project. My 2 cents at-least. Eric Rieve Rieve Fire Protection From: Brian Harris <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 3:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Pump/ Tank Budget Numbers Curious what most people do when bidding a project that may or may not need a pump and tank and the GC just wants a "ballpark" adder. Is there a quick general rule, say dollars/per gallon for the tank, or do you get actual quotes NkdkJdXPPEBannerStart Be Careful With This Message >From (Brian Harris ><[email protected]>)<https://godaddy1.cloud-protect.net/email-details/?k=k1&payload=53616c7465645f5f2a927da0699b17516fbc20eb6288d3d5ab6b6772f5efe4e1ce483aa3b970d47a7e54831933e2153c55ffb11fc00f0e9d73b1f3a4ba2ddcb399218c18b841ad97d2d4c9fbf16b4af4f2974f767b87d4043e67fdf0754217bc06118597f881a45b22240cb059a2dc2b7c0d90d117bf30d1b8e8b7574e51321625945174a6879c1c89b5e36ee720668e6872982031caa9ae575f8315f8e80568a6cf2ac9f43d455e2ad29dbf260a59e9d6aa48db440f93a1ca6ea12ac8832d8ef31f2672b71bb8a5fb407a22246c6bea8617c244e243a6f53311b5d883edb958fe56e8b71205cf895eb75f081880fa68> Learn More<https://godaddy1.cloud-protect.net/email-details/?k=k1&payload=53616c7465645f5f2a927da0699b17516fbc20eb6288d3d5ab6b6772f5efe4e1ce483aa3b970d47a7e54831933e2153c55ffb11fc00f0e9d73b1f3a4ba2ddcb399218c18b841ad97d2d4c9fbf16b4af4f2974f767b87d4043e67fdf0754217bc06118597f881a45b22240cb059a2dc2b7c0d90d117bf30d1b8e8b7574e51321625945174a6879c1c89b5e36ee720668e6872982031caa9ae575f8315f8e80568a6cf2ac9f43d455e2ad29dbf260a59e9d6aa48db440f93a1ca6ea12ac8832d8ef31f2672b71bb8a5fb407a22246c6bea8617c244e243a6f53311b5d883edb958fe56e8b71205cf895eb75f081880fa68> Potential Impersonation The sender's identity could not be verified and someone may be impersonating the sender. Take caution when interacting with this message. NkdkJdXPPEBannerEnd Curious what most people do when bidding a project that may or may not need a pump and tank and the GC just wants a "ballpark" adder. Is there a quick general rule, say dollars/per gallon for the tank, or do you get actual quotes on a few different sizes? Thank you, Brian Harris, CET BVS Systems Inc. bvssystemsinc.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bvssystemsinc.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=fSWSNwDh5acR1mg3H_giNCyzaV-904hQIeRbFWcbpTc&m=_SsOGkCeh47KmGYsdwudg2gAitEUJGbzNuyiWzfudwIoopE0sC5zNLUmOP8dvaJl&s=CY25bjBuPGROoqsReLCg2do2Obtmgj4CBy8fi1iWLds&e=> Phone: 704.896.9989 Fax: 704.896.1935
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