Basic Information

Reference Number

AB-2020-05459

Issuing Organization

Alberta Public Sector

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

21TDRSTR804

Title

AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER

Source ID

APC

Agreement Types

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) / Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

Details

Location

Alberta

Dates

Publication

2020/09/10 02:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2020/09/22 04:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Tamara UnRuh

000-000-0000

Description

The Bow Habitat Station Discovery Centre houses 12 flow-through freshwater aquaria designed to showcase Alberta’s various fish species, including several species at risk. The proper care and maintenance of these aquaria is paramount as they are an important educational feature for the facility. An experienced contractor with specialized knowledge and abilities is required to maintain quality aquaria and care for various Alberta freshwater fish species, including but not limited to lotidae, minnow, perch, pike, salmonid (trout and whitefish), sculpin, sturgeon, and suckers species.

Project Objectives
Through proper care and maintenance of Bow Habitat Station’s 12 flow-through aquaria, the aquarium maintenance service provider: Limits the need for frequent fish collection through proper care and maintenance that maximizes the lifespan of aquaria fish species, including:
o Monitoring of water quality and aquaria equipment.
o Managing the feeding of fish, including procurement of feed, monitoring of feeding behaviours, and recording of feed logs.
o Monitoring and recording of fish behaviours and fish health.
o Movement / placement of fish species amongst aquaria in a means that enables cohabitation.
o Removal from display / treatment of fish for fungi, infection, or other ailments as necessary.
o Removal and proper disposal of deceased or dying fish, as appropriate.
o Management / procurement of products to enable the delivery of services.
- Enables the professional display of fish species and aquatic environments through proper care of tanks, including:
o Routine cleaning and care of interior and exterior of aquaria tanks (glass surfaces, aquaria plants / rocks / décor).
o Removal of excess food / debris.
o Management and/or removal of ill or deceased fish species.
Regularly communicates status with Contract Manager regarding aquaria and fish health including but not limited to: movements between tanks, treatment of fungus/parasites, mortalities or other pertinent information that may impact the display or species.

For more information on this solicitation, please click on the following link:

http://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca/Opportunity.aspx?Guid=84a8692a-ad2e-5a5f-12c0-39c2ed480000 (opens in a new window)

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued by the originator of the notice. MERX asks you to contact the buying agency directly for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the main tender document and/or on this notice abstract.