AI Overview

Seeking contractor to provide care and maintenance for 12 flow-through aquaria housing over 100 freshwater fish from 20+ species at a public Discovery Centre.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004823355

Issuing Organization

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

AB-2025-07585

Title

Bow Habitat Station Aquarium Service Provider

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Alberta

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/12/10 10:53:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2026/01/19 04:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Janelle McKean

bow.habitat@gov.ab.ca

Description

Bow Habitat Station provides more than 200,000 Albertans with access to experiential environmental education opportunities. Located within the public Discovery Centre, Bow Habitat Station’s Aquariums are a key educational feature for its visitors of all ages and abilities. The 12 flow-through aquaria provide a home to 100+ fish of 20+ freshwater species including lotidae, minnow, perch, pike, salmonid, sculpin, sturgeon and suckers.

This project will enable the ongoing care and maintenance of aquaria and freshwater fish species by:
a. Following established biosecurity protocols for the facility as outlined in the Fish Health Management Plan for Bow Habitat Station.
b. Providing routine cleaning, monitoring and maintenance of 12 flow-through aquaria and their equipment systems.
c. Monitoring, maintaining and recording water quality and fish health to a diverse number of freshwater fish species.
d. Coordinating and procuring approved feed and treatment(s) for fish to ensure quality health.
e. Communicating regularly with the Contract Manager regarding aquaria and fish health, including but not limited to movement of fish tanks, treatment of fungi/parasites and mortalities.

Information/Pre-bid Meeting
Tue•Jan 6, 2026•3:00 pm (MT)

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