IVHM Aquarium Bid Questions-Answers~1.docx
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- IVHM FY 25 Aquariums MBF
- Solicitation number
- 25-497DVA-MANTE-B-46155
- Issued by
- Illinois
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This is a questions and answers document for bid B-46155 from the Illinois Veterans Home (IVHM) regarding the procurement of aquarium equipment. The agency seeks to purchase eight identical setups consisting of aquarium stands, canopies, and acrylic tanks ranging from 100-120 gallons, with tank heights of 20-24 inches and canopy heights of 14-16 inches. The procurement will be valid for 12 months from the date of award. The stands must be constructed of solid wood with a cherry finish (no plywood or chipboard), include doors, and have adequate structural support for acrylic tanks. The tanks will house freshwater fish in common areas of resident units.
The bid specifically excludes several components from the scope, including filtration systems, heating systems, and maintenance services, which will be handled separately by the facility. Installation is not required as part of the bid; vendors are only responsible for delivering products to the receiving department. While lighting is not a requirement, bids will not be rejected if lighting is included. The document clarifies that stands and canopies can be either wall-mounted or self-supporting, and this design choice will not impact the award decision.
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B-46155 IVHM Aquarium Questions
| Question |
| Answer |
The doors on item # 1.
Assuming it’s 2 DOORS? Any specific size of doors? Do they need shelves for storage? Locking mechanism?
Size of doors, shelving, and locking mechanisms are not specified and will not be part of the specification review. The specifications only require that the stand has doors.
Will you require maintenance on the aquariums after you place the fish in the aquarium?
Maintenance is not part of this bid
| What is the volume of gallons that you are looking for? |
| 100 Gallons – 120 Gallons |
| What is the dimension for the Height? |
| The facility would like a tank of 20-24 inches in height |
You stated in the RFQ that "Cabinet must have support system for Acrylic aquarium."
a). Are you looking for life support system?
b). What type of Life Support System do you want?
The aquarium stands have additional structural supports put into place when utilizing an acrylic tank. The stand must be able to support an acrylic tank.
| Aquarium Filtration System |
| The filtration system is not part of this bid. The facility will handle filtration systems and type needed based on the stands and tanks received |
| When do you need the Tanks, Stands & Cabinets delivered to your agency? |
| This is a procurement will be valid for 12 months from the date of award |
| Will the tank hold Fresh or Saltwater Fish? |
| The tanks will hold freshwater fish |
| Do you need heaters? |
| The facility will handle heating or non-heating systems separately from this bid |
| Do want a light on the top of the tank? |
| Lights are not a requirement for this bid. Bids will not be rejected if there is lighting |
| Do you require installation of the Acrylic Tank on top of the Stand, or will your agency do this yourself? |
| The facility will deliver and installation tanks and stand to their final locations. Vendors only requirement is to deliver product to the receivable department |
The canopy is abnormally tall at 14”-16”? Most are around 8”.
Requirement for canopies will be 14-16 inches
| “solid wood construction” We use a mix of veneer core plywoods and solid wood. |
| Specifications require solid wood construction. Plywood or chip board products will not be accepted |
| What is this tank for? |
| The tank will be used to house fish in the common areas on resident units |
| Would you be interested in a quote for a glass aquarium? |
| Specifications require an acrylic tank |
The dimensions listed for stands, canopies and aquariums are shown in ranges. Will there be a variety of different dimensions per aquarium?
We are purchasing (8) setups to all be the same. The ranges are to allow for a variety of products to be considered in the solicitation
The Cherry finish requested should be of Cherry wood or stained cherry or can be either solution?
The requirement is for the product to be solid wood and finished in Cherry.
The canopies do not show a height?
14-16 inches per specifications
Will the canopies be suspended onto a wall or supported by a connection to the stand?
This will be determined by the design of the product that is bid. If the design is for it to be fixed to a wall or connected to the aquarium will not factor into the award process.
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