RFI Questions- Aquarium.pdf
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- Aquarium Maintenance Services
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- RFI-1738898
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) question and answer document related to aquarium maintenance services for NOAA OAR's 125-gallon bowfront saltwater coral reef aquarium. The document clarifies that the aquarium is currently established with fish and coral, does not require repairs, and features a comprehensive multimodal filtration system including a custom sump reservoir, temperature control, evaporation maintenance, protein skimmer, and programmed water flow.
The maintenance requirements specify biweekly service visits during regular business hours, with the contractor needing to provide 40-50 gallons of Reverse Osmosis/Deionized water monthly (delivered as 4-5 forty-pound containers biweekly). The contractor must undergo background checks, and while there is a designated area for water disposal, they must supply their own saltwater. The document indicates that site visits will be scheduled after the solicitation release, and photos of the filtration system and lighting setup will be provided for current market research purposes.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Fish Tank Photos 1.pdf | ||
| RFI - AquariumsMaintenanceServices.pdf | ||
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RFI Questions
1. Is the aquarium already established with fish and coral?
Yes
2. What is the current condition of the aquarium (does it need to be repaired)?
No
3. What type of filtration does the aquarium have (sump, wet/dry, canister, overflow box)?
Yes, a multimodal filtration system.
- biota in the aquarium break down detritus and cycle some of the nitrogenous waste (bacteria, small crustaceans, sponges, echinoderms, live coral etc.)
- there is a custom sump reservoir below the display tank that contains temperature control, evaporation maintenance, and more filtration components (activated carbon, phosphate removal, protein skimmer, etc)
- programmed water flow in and through the display helps suspend and deliver the detritus and its products to the various components.
- the full spectrum, programmed lighting facilitates photosynthesis within the symbiotic algae in the live coral, which removes some ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and more as the colonies grow.
4. Will we have to bring saltwater?
Yes. The aquarium requires an average of 40 to 50 gallons per month (320 to 400 pounds) of Reverse Osmosis/Deionized water delivered onsite.
This equates to 4 to 5 - 40 pound (5 gallon) containers of water each biweekly service.
5. How is the aquarium being topped off currently?
Every two weeks
6. How is the aquarium being monitored (APEX system, staff)?
A contractor that provides service and maintenance every 2 weeks.
7. Are we able to perform services during regular business hours?
Yes
8. Is there a place to dump old water?
Yes
9. Will the tech need to have a background check?
Yes
10. If a site visit cannot be arranged, would it be possible to obtain updated photos of the aquarium? Specifically, photos of:
• The cabinet doors opened underneath the tank to display the filtration system.
• Above the aquarium to show the lighting system.
A site visit will be scheduled once the solicitation is released. For the purposes of this RFI, we are requesting estimates as part of our market research. Pictures will be uploaded to be reviewed in the meantime.
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