UNSPSC 10101711: Live paiche fish

A type of tropical freshwater fish found in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Common names are branquina, yowarachi. It belongs to the osteoglossidae family. Genus is arapaima

UNSPSC 10101711 Live paiche fish, a Commodity code, covers the supply of live fish species to state and local government agencies, though recent solicitation activity under this code shows minimal alignment with paiche specifically. Instead, state and local bodies are procuring live fish for public health and recreation purposes—mosquitofish for residential mosquito control distribution and fingerling trout for hatchery operations supporting fishing access for disadvantaged and disabled populations. Issuing bodies include county public works and conservation departments, as well as county park and recreation authorities operating in partnership with state fish and wildlife commissions. The work is straightforward supplier delivery: live fish in specified size grades, transported in oxygenated and medicated water within defined timeframes, meeting insurance and E-Verify compliance requirements.

Recent activity spans Florida and Pennsylvania. Hillsborough County, Florida issued ITB 26-00227 in April 2026 for a three-year supply contract for Gambusia holbrooki mosquitofish in three size grades, with an estimated value of $169,440 and a May 7, 2026 response deadline; the county requires delivery within two weeks of order or by Saturday 6:30 AM pickups on 48-hour notice. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania posted RFI 2629 in May 2026 seeking operators for a 10-year sub-lease of a trout fingerling nursery facility, with a June 4, 2026 deadline and an onsite pre-bid conference; the operator will bear all operational costs while the state funds capital improvements including dedicated electrical service. No recent paiche-specific solicitations appear in the current opportunity set.