MI-green BAY fwco-fish trailer hauling services

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office is soliciting fish trailer hauling services to transport five automated fish tagging trailers between state and federal fish hatcheries across Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Contractors must provide 3500 series dual axle pickups capable of towing approximately 13,500 pounds with electrical braking systems, and must maintain appropriate trucking certifications, proof of insurance, and 24/7 availability through a single point of contact. The service period runs from February 23, 2026 through December 30, 2026, covering a total of 17 trailer moves with approximately 4,586 miles of transportation. Evaluation will be based on technical expertise, trucking certifications, proof of insurance, competitive pricing, and past performance. Prospective vendors must submit quotes by January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST via email to Khalilah Brown.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, making it available only to qualified small businesses under NAICS code 484220 with a size standard of $34 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. While a specific award value is not stated in the solicitation materials, the contract covers 17 distinct trailer moves scheduled between February and October 2026, with individual moves ranging from 33.7 to 718 miles. Contractors must ensure that all pickup and delivery occurs during normal business hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM) at specified hatchery locations, and trailers will return to New Franken, Wisconsin for overwinter storage and maintenance. The federal government will reimburse repairs to trailers while in transit, and the contractor must maintain insurance coverage appropriate for trailers with a replacement cost of $1.5 million.