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Re-stock Drained Lake with Sport Fish
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The contract is for the procurement of 10,600 fingerling largemouth bass to repopulate Lake Vesuvius in Pedro, Ohio, following the lake’s drainage and planned refilling. The fish must be 2 to 4 inches in length, certified by Ohio health standards, and sourced exclusively from Ohio or regional genetics with no hybrids permitted. Delivery is scheduled for late March or April 2027 to the Lake Vesuvius boat ramp at 472 County Road 20, Pedro, OH 45659, ensuring compliance with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife regulations. The solicitation, numbered 12444126Q0046, was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA program. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Office of CSA East 3, with Thomas Wolterman listed as the primary point of contact via email. The NAICS code 112511 confirms the scope as fish hatchery operations, and the place of performance is specifically tied to the Ohio location where the lake restoration project occurs.
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Place of Performance
Pedro, OH, 45659, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Customer wishes to order largemouth bass to repopulate a recreation lake (Lake Vesuvius) that was drained and will be refilled. Based on the size of the lake and to establish a high-quality, self-sustainable recreational sport fishery, we need to stock the lake with 10,600 fingerling bass.
Since the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (DOW) manages state waters and fish, the fish need to meet these state requirements:
- 2-4” fingerlings
- Ohio health certifications
- Ohio/regional genetics with no hybrids allowed
- Delivery date of late-March or April 2027
Shipping Instructions
Delivery to:
Lake Vesuvius boat ramp (38.6100, -82.6346)
472 County Road 20
Pedro, OH 45659
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