UNSPSC 70101504: Deep sea fishing operations

UNSPSC 70101504 Deep sea fishing operations is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement covers invasive species harvesting and bait provision for public fisheries management and marina operations. Recent solicitations show the code encompasses commercial fishing contracts for ecosystem management—specifically the removal of invasive carp species from freshwater river systems—and bait-supply services for public recreation facilities. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has posted multiple IFB notices seeking qualified commercial fishermen to harvest Silver, Bighead, Grass, and Black Carp from the Ohio River Basin at $1,200 per day for eight hours of work or $150 per hour for partial days, requiring bidders to hold a valid commercial fishing license, demonstrate three years of commercial fishing experience with at least two years at the current license level, and maintain proficiency in gill netting and side-scan sonar technology. Issuing bodies under this code include state fish and wildlife departments and county park authorities; Kentucky offers reciprocal preference for state residents and set-aside preference points (up to 20 percent) for Kentucky Correctional Industries and designated nonprofits serving individuals with severe disabilities.

Geographic activity centers on Kentucky and the Ohio River Basin corridor, with secondary activity in Georgia. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources posted two substantially identical IFB notices (RFB66027000000811 and RFB66027000000812) for invasive carp removal with a response deadline of September 23, 2026. Glynn County, Georgia issued an RFP due July 1, 2026 for a bait provider at Blythe Island Regional Park Marina under a multi-year contract with a pre-proposal conference held June 2, 2026. Successful Kentucky bidders commit to fish a minimum of four days per week, allow state observers onboard, and submit weekly invoices detailing harvest location, hours, and species; the initial contract term is one year from award with four optional one-year renewal periods. All bids in Kentucky require submission through the state's electronic Vendor Self Service system, and bidders must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.