RSQ Fire Protection

Proposal Generator & Technical Estimate Checklist
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Proposal Scope, Design Standards & Technical Specifications

Configure the technical parameters that feed directly into the proposal text.

1. General & Pricing

2. Systems & Water Supply

3. Piping, Equipment & Subcontracts

Estimate Checklist (Div 00/01 & Div 21)

Check off requirements from specifications and drawings. Yes/No selections automatically configure proposal clauses and exclusions.

🛡️ Proposal Inclusions, Clarifications & Exclusions

Categorized into 4 trade groups. Automatically configured from your Work Type & Checklist. Toggle wording between Included, Excluded, or N/A.

Custom Project-Specific Clarifications (Optional)

📑 Bid Summary & Document Cross-Reference

Cross-reference showing the exact contract drawings, specification sections, and owner standards governing each bid parameter.

Field Configured Value Source in Documents

📝 Estimator & Structural Reference Notes

Key structural framing dimensions, above-ceiling plenum clearances, and commercial front-end specifications for rapid estimating and field reference.

Deck / Floor-to-Floor
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Ceiling Height (AFF)
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Net Usable Clear Plenum
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Structure & Spacing
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🏗️ 1. Structural Framing & Above-Ceiling Dimensions

Distance from floor to roof system OR distance between floors
Finished ceiling elevation from Reflected Ceiling Plans
Deck elevation minus finished ceiling height
Total depth of floor/roof slab, deck, and structural framing
Usable vertical clearance between bottom chord of joists and ceiling grid
Determine what the system consists of
Spacing of primary structural members using feet and inches
Notes on cable trays, duct trunks, structural bracing, or tight plenum directives

📋 2. Commercial Front-End Bidding Investigation

Front-end commercial specifications, contract conditions, and procurement requirements extracted from Division 00 and Division 01.

Investigate whether bids will be OPENED publicly. Not automatic if entity is publicly owned.
Does this general contractor have a specific bid form required for subcontractors?
Does the specification or project manual indicate subcontractors need a bid bond?
Does the spec or manual indicate subcontractors need a Performance & Payment bond?
Are there any fees associated with software or file systems in the spec/manual?
Is sales tax excluded? Verify tax exemption status and form requirements.
Is there mention of minority, black, disabled, women, veteran job participation?
Does the manual or spec require additional funds as an allowance?
Do they indicate they want to receive an alternate bid of some kind?
Is there mention of OCIP or owner controlled insurance policy covering all contractors?
Does the job require subcontractors to all have their own BIM or 3D modeling?
Does the spec/manual indicate they want a "Professional Engineer" or "Fire Protection Engineer" stamp?
Has the GC released a schedule or timeline for the project?

📝 3. General Estimating & Field Takeoff Notes

True-to-Form Proposal Document Preview Matches exact fonts, margins, cover page, and page footers
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