UNSPSC 70101803: Fish hatcheries

UNSPSC 70101803 Fish hatcheries, a Commodity code, encompasses the operation and supply of live fish production for recreational, stocking, and public-access purposes. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through sub-lease arrangements for facility operation and through procurement of live bait and fingerling stock to support marina operations, fishing programs, and public recreation. Recent solicitations show counties and special purpose districts contracting for multi-year bait supply services and for long-term sub-leases to nonprofit and for-profit operators who maintain active rearing facilities. Issuing bodies include county commissions (particularly those managing regional parks and marinas) and county conservation departments collaborating with state fish and wildlife agencies. The work involves day-to-day facility maintenance, fingerling rearing, water management, and the supply chain that delivers live bait and young fish to public recreation venues and special events such as fishing derbies and youth access programs.

Activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Glynn County, Georgia posted RFP 26-035 on May 26, 2026, seeking a multi-year bait provider for Blythe Island Regional Park Marina, with proposals due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the County's eProcurement Portal; a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held June 2, 2026 with virtual attendance available. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania issued Solicitation 2629 on May 11, 2026, seeking an insured for-profit, non-profit, or public entity to operate a 10-year sub-lease trout nursery facility in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, with responses due June 4, 2026 through the Bonfire portal; the facility at 57 Upper Farm Road, Norristown encompasses approximately 6 pool raceways, wells, clubhouse, pavilion, and storage, with the operator responsible for maintenance and utilities while the county funds capital improvements including new electrical service.