IVHM FY '23 Aquarium (Fish) Maint. & Supplies

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the maintenance and supply of freshwater fish tanks at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Manteno, Illinois, which is located in Kane County. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide monthly cleaning, fish food, decorations, rock, fish, water testing, and chemical treatment for a total of 11 tanks ranging in size from 30 to 100 gallons across different resident units and common areas. The contract term is for one year, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with maintenance services required on a schedule of one to two visits per month per tank. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protocols, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of April 5, 2022. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all products and services, and the agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group, and waive minor defects.

This opportunity is open to any qualified vendor, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is unknown, and the required services do not necessitate integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. While the solicitation does not list an estimated award value or budget range, vendors must ensure that their quoted prices remain valid for 180 days and include all shipping and handling costs, as no price increases will be accepted.