UNSPSC 70101500: Fisheries operations

UNSPSC 70101500 Fisheries operations is a Class code encompassing state and local government procurement for active management of fish populations and aquatic habitats, including artificial habitat deployment, invasive species removal, and research support services. State and local buyers under this code are primarily state departments of fish and wildlife or natural resources, which solicit contracts for specialized labor and vessel services to support fisheries management missions. Work being solicited ranges from purchasing artificial fish habitat structures and bait supplies for state-operated marinas to establishing master agreements with commercial fishing operators and vessel providers for invasive species control and fisheries research. State agencies conducting these procurements use IFBs, RFPs, and RFBs to identify qualified vendors, often emphasizing technical qualifications (commercial fishing licenses, vessel specifications, Coast Guard certifications) and compliance with state and federal fishery regulations.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across the Upper South and Northeast. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources posted two separate bid solicitations in September 2026 for invasive carp removal in the Ohio River Basin, each with a September 23, 2026 due date, targeting multiple commercial fishermen at $1,200 per day with preferred-vendor status for Kentucky Correctional Industries and designated nonprofits. The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued IFB NC27-111 (due October 2, 2026) for artificial fish habitat structures at Pineview Reservoir, requiring firm pricing and no-cost site visit options. The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries established a qualified-vendor list for commercial and for-hire fishing vessels supporting year-round research through September 1, 2029, with Small Business Purchasing Program preference for Massachusetts firms with fewer than 50 full-time equivalents and revenues under $15 million. Glynn County, Georgia solicited a bait provider for Blythe Island Regional Park Marina under RFP26-035 (due July 1, 2026). Kentucky resident bidders, state small businesses, and designated nonprofits receive preference weighting in recent solicitations.