Aquarium and aquatic exhibit management services
RFP 8244-0-2020/KJO Aquarium Management Services, Solicitation 3820, issued by City of Norfolk.
At a glance
The City of Norfolk seeks a contractor to manage aquaria and aquatic exhibits at Nauticus Museum and Virginia Zoo, including animal health and safety, staff training, 24/7 emergency response, and OSHA compliance maintenance. The contract requires full-charge operational responsibility for all aquatic systems and animals across both facilities.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- City of Norfolk
- Solicitation number
- 3820
- Type
- purchase
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2020
- Response deadline
- Jun 25, 2020, 2:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- City of Norfolk, VA
Official description
Solicitation #8244-0-2020/KJO. Issued by Purchasing. The City of Norfolk is accepting proposals to provide full-charge management of the aquaria and aquatic exhibit features at the Nauticus Museum and the Virginia Zoo; ensure the health and safety of aquatic animals and zoological animals that require aquatic features in their exhibits; train and monitor Nauticus education staff regarding interim monitoring, testing, feeding, and record keeping procedures; provide 24/7/365 response to all emergency calls; maintain aquaria, aquatic exhibit features and aquaria support rooms in full compliance with all OSHA guidelines.
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