NIGP 94532: Commercial Fishing Services for Shellfish

NIGP 94532 Commercial Fishing Services For Shellfish is an Item code that encompasses the collection and removal of fish species for environmental management and ecosystem preservation purposes. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show activity centered on invasive species management — specifically the collection of Asian Carp and Common Carp through commercial fishing operations. The State of Illinois has emerged as the primary buyer, issuing multiple procurement notices for fish collection services in early 2026. Work involves partnering with established commercial fishing operations to conduct collection, removal, and in some cases processing of invasive fish species. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and hold all necessary licenses and permits for fish collection operations. All work product vests in the state with exclusive ownership, and contracts are subject to termination for convenience with thirty days' notice and contingency on appropriation of funds.

The State of Illinois represents the activity concentration in this code, with at least three separate fish collection solicitations posted between January and February 2026. Representative opportunities include the State of Illinois procuring Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection through Schafer Fisheries (posting February 19, 2026, due February 24, 2026), and a parallel procurement through Aquatic Protein (posting February 18, 2026, due February 20, 2026). Both solicitations governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions through the Chief Procurement Office. Geographic activity is limited to Illinois based on available recent opportunities. Response windows are compressed, with some notices providing two-day turnaround from posting to deadline. Specific award values and detailed scope specifications are not disclosed in available documentation; prospective vendors should contact the State of Illinois directly for complete procurement details and specifications necessary to prepare competitive proposals.