A&I For Fish Nursery Operator

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is soliciting interest from insured for-profit, non-profit, and public entities to enter into a sub-lease arrangement to operate and maintain a trout nursery facility located at 57 Upper Farm Road in Norristown. The site, currently managed in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, features six pool raceways, suitable wells, a clubhouse, a pavilion, and storage sheds, and is intended for the rearing of fingerling trout to enhance fishing opportunities for disadvantaged children, disabled citizens, and the general public during special events such as fishing derbies. The solicitation, numbered 26-29 and posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026, is issued under NAICS code 112511 and is conducted through the Bonfire procurement portal. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to manage aquatic life systems, maintain infrastructure, and ensure compliance with environmental and biological standards for trout rearing. The entity selected will be responsible for facility upkeep, fish husbandry, program coordination, and adherence to state and federal regulations related to fish propagation and public access. Financial responsibility, insurance coverage—including workers’ compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit—along with compliance with federal requirements such as SAM.gov registration, non-collusion, and non-discrimination, are mandatory. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off approach, evaluating pricing, compliance with scope, proposed operational plan, past experience, schedule feasibility, and warranty or sustainability support. No specific contract value is disclosed, and while there is no explicit term length defined, the sub-lease is expected to be ongoing with performance monitored by the County. All submissions must be made electronically via the Bonfire platform prior to the stated deadline, and late or incomplete proposals will be rejected.