This is why a Good idea to hire a sprinkler Designer or FPE to evaluate the project ahead of Bidding!
G Tim Stone Consulting, LLC Vermont > > On Apr 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM, <Eric Rieve (mailto:[email protected])> wrote: > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________ SprinklerForum > mailing list: > https://lists.firesprinkler.org/list/sprinklerforum.lists.firesprinkler.org > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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