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 (Commodity) covers live fish procurement for public fishing programs and aquaculture facilities operated or supported by state and local governments. Recent solicitation activity shows that state and local jurisdictions are buying live fish—primarily sunfish and trout fingerlings—for stocking public waters and supporting recreational fishing initiatives targeting youth and disadvantaged populations. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources IFB for 132,257 hybrid sunfish annually across six regional delivery zones illustrates the scale and logistics involved: vendors must guarantee 2% maximum mortality within 72 hours, provide specialized transport equipment including fish hauling tanks and pump systems, and maintain appropriate licensing or aquaculture permits. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's solicitation to sub-lease a trout nursery facility demonstrates that the code also encompasses operational contracts where entities rear fingerling trout on behalf of state and local conservation agencies. Issuing bodies include state natural-resources departments and county conservation authorities, each managing public fishing access and education programs.

Geographic activity centers on Illinois and Pennsylvania based on recent postings. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages the largest current solicitation, requiring year-round delivery across statewide urban-fishing zones with firm pricing through BidBuy and annual freight adjustments capped by the Producer Price Index. Montgomery County's nursery operator solicitation closes June 4, 2026, and emphasizes prior experience rearing trout in a managed facility setting, with DCNR providing capital funding for electrical infrastructure but the operator responsible for all operational costs. Both opportunities reflect public investment in recreational fishing access and youth engagement, with contract terms ranging from two years (Illinois, with renewal options extending to ten years total) to ten years (Montgomery County sub-lease). Domestic-product preference and U.S. manufacturing affirmation are required under the Illinois solicitation; insurance requirements include $1 million Commercial Liability and Auto Liability per occurrence, with the State named as additional insured.