Aquarium Operation & Maintenance

This solicitation awards a 33‑month contract for the full operation and maintenance of the lobby aquarium and pond at the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority headquarters in Rockford, Illinois. The contractor must manage life‑support systems, maintain water quality, service pumps and filters, care for fish and turtles, keep the acrylic displays clean, and provide documentation and emergency backup plans. The work includes daily to yearly service tasks, compliance with Illinois prevailing‑wage and safety statutes, and strict bonding and insurance requirements. The contract allows for two optional one‑year extensions upon mutual written agreement. • Full‑service aquarium life‑support, filtration, and water‑quality management for a 12,000‑gal aquarium and an 8,000‑gal pond. • Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance schedules covering equipment, fish health, and aesthetic upkeep. • Mandatory insurance, performance bond (100 % of annual price), and bid security (10 % of total bid) plus compliance with state labor and prevailing‑wage rules.