UNSPSC 10101806: Live abalone

UNSPSC 10101806 Live abalone is a Commodity code that covers state and local procurement of live aquatic species for public programs. Recent activity shows the code capturing solicitations for live fish stocking — specifically, state and local agencies buying fingerling and juvenile fish in volume for public recreation, conservation, and youth engagement programs. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania represent the issuing-body mix: state environmental agencies and county park or natural-resources departments are the primary buyers. Work under the code involves supplying live fish in specified sizes and quantities, managing mortality guarantees within defined timeframes, providing transportation and delivery equipment, obtaining applicable aquaculture or dealer licenses, and maintaining insurance coverage as required by each jurisdiction. Vendors typically bear all labor and transportation costs and must meet state-specific regulatory requirements for aquatic life handling and delivery.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Illinois and Pennsylvania. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources posted IFB B27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54517 in October 2026 seeking 132,257 hybrid sunfish (4"–6" length) annually across six regional delivery zones for the Statewide Urban Fishing Program, with responses due November 4, 2026 and domestic-product preference required. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania solicited responses by June 4, 2026 for a 10-year sub-lease to operate a trout nursery facility, with evaluation based on price, bidder experience, and past performance. Both opportunities require advance permitting or licensing and impose strict mortality and delivery standards. The code shows limited recent volume in state and local procurement; most posted opportunities reflect single-agency annual or multi-year programs rather than widespread cross-jurisdictional demand.