Live Channel Catfish Supply – TWRA Region 1 (Brown's Creek Lake)

The contract requires the supply and delivery of live, pure channel catfish certified by the Best Management Practices for Aquaculture and Disease Surveillance (BDSL) for stocking into Brown’s Creek Lake within TWRA Region 1. The fish must meet strict health, size, and genetic purity standards to ensure ecological integrity and compliance with state fisheries management goals. Delivery must be timed to align with seasonal stocking windows and logistical requirements set by the Tennessee Department of General Services, with all fish originating from approved, disease-free sources and transported under conditions that minimize stress and mortality. Submissions are due by August 13, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 112512, which pertains to aquaculture. The Tennessee Department of General Services is managing the procurement process, though specific contact details and place of performance information are not provided in the data. Bidders must ensure full compliance with state wildlife and aquaculture regulations, as well as verification protocols for BDSL certification, and are expected to coordinate closely with agency representatives to confirm delivery timelines, fish count, and condition upon arrival. All proposals must demonstrate capacity for reliable, large-scale fish transportation and adherence to biosecurity measures throughout the supply chain.