UNSPSC 78101711: Marine transport of livestock or live animals

Marine transport of live animals, including livestock, domestic pets, and zoo animals.

UNSPSC 78101711 Marine transport of livestock or live animals (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local solicitation activity posted under this code. The opportunities posted do not involve livestock or live-animal transport; instead, they center on derelict vessel removal, artificial reef deployment, and unrelated infrastructure work. The code exhibits a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and actual procurement activity.

Escambia County Marine Resources Division and Volusia County Coastal Division dominate the recent posting activity, with Escambia County soliciting individual price quotes for removal, transport, and disposal of multiple derelict vessels (ranging from 16 to 32 feet) through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity between June and September 2026. Volusia County's ITB #26-B-127JS, posted October 5, 2026 with responses due November 5, 2026, seeks marine barge and tug services to load artificial reef materials from the County's yard onto a 500-ton-capacity deck barge and deploy materials at GPS coordinates 1 to 33 miles offshore in depths of 50 to 130 feet, with pricing as a lump sum per 300-ton load and an initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options. These solicitations operate in Florida waters, with Escambia County activity concentrated in the Perdido Bay, Bayou Chico, and Pensacola Pass areas, and Volusia County activity offshore of Ponce Inlet. The recent opportunities indicate marine contractors must hold marine-specific insurance (Protection & Indemnity, Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability each at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate minimum, with AM Best Rating VIII carriers), comply with extensive Best Management Practices including environmental and contaminant controls, and coordinate with U.S. Navy when working near Naval Air Station Pensacola. The code shows minimal activity aligned with its stated livestock and live-animal transport function.