UNSPSC 10101805: Live crabs

UNSPSC 10101805 Live crabs, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of aquatic livestock for public recreational and educational programs. Recent solicitations show that the code's scope in practice spans not only crustaceans but also live fish species — particularly fingerlings and juvenile game fish — for stocking public waters and supporting community fishing initiatives. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources IFB posted October 14, 2026 solicits 132,257 hybrid sunfish annually across six regional delivery zones to supply the Statewide Urban Fishing Program, with batches of no fewer than 1,000 fish delivered on 21-day notice and a guarantee of maximum 2% mortality within 72 hours. Issuing bodies under this code include state natural resources or fish and wildlife agencies managing public fisheries programs; Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's recent RFI (posted May 11, 2026) for a ten-year fish nursery sub-lease operation demonstrates that counties also procure live aquatic stock to rear fingerlings for disadvantaged youth and special events. The code shows limited breadth — activity is concentrated among state departments and county conservation authorities rather than municipalities, school districts, or transit authorities.

Recent opportunities cluster in the upper Midwest and mid-Atlantic. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources sunfish IFB (response due November 4, 2026) establishes domestic-product preference, requiring vendors to hold either an Illinois Aquaculture Permit or Illinois Resident Aquatic Life Dealer's License and to carry $1 million general and auto liability coverage. Contract terms typically span two years with renewal options extending to ten years; the Illinois award will be made by line item to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Montgomery County's nursery operator RFI (response due June 4, 2026) specifies a pre-bid site tour and requires documentation of prior nursery operation experience and three professional references, with no stated budget range or award value. Both opportunities require vendors to bear transportation and equipment costs, including fish hauling tanks and delivery apparatus.