Takeoff + Design Review
A combined takeoff and document review that surfaces discrepancies, coordination issues and bid risks before they become change orders.
Scope of work
What the deliverable includes.
Document review
- Comprehensive review of architectural, electrical, fire-protection, and fire-alarm bid documents
- Review project specifications, addenda, and applicable design criteria
- Review initiating-device and notification-appliance coverage
- Review sprinkler-monitoring requirements and interface points
- Review mechanical, elevator, security, and other required system interfaces
- Review fire-alarm panel, power-supply, amplifier, and network requirements
Findings & deliverables
- Complete fire-alarm device and equipment quantity takeoff
- Identify devices or equipment potentially missing from bid documents
- Identify potential code-compliance concerns
- Identify discrepancies among drawings, specifications, and system requirements
- Identify potential scope gaps, coordination issues, and bid risks
- Complete Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Manufacturer-specific equipment selections, when requested
- Alternates and value-engineering opportunities, where appropriate
- Clearly documented assumptions, exclusions, and items requiring clarification
- RFI recommendations for unresolved design or scope issues
- Bid-ready takeoff package designed to improve estimating accuracy and reduce missed scope
Basalt Life Safety Design is a design consultancy. We do not provide installation, monitoring, emergency response, formal inspection or testing services.
Engineering
PE Review & Sealing
- Engineering review by a licensed fire protection engineer, when engaged
- Responsible-charge review and seal for eligible projects
- Jurisdiction- and license-specific availability
- Applicable professional liability / errors-and-omissions coverage
Legal notice
Professional engineering services and sealed documents are provided only where legally authorized and under the responsible charge of the licensed professional identified on the documents. Licensure and service availability vary by jurisdiction.
Related services
Other design services.
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Aspirating smoke-detection design, including VESDA® systems, for early-warning applications.
03Security System Design
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04Fire Alarm Takeoffs & Estimating Support
Bid-support takeoffs that improve estimating speed and reduce missed scope.