Specialized Live Fish Transportation and Stocking

The contract involves the specialized transportation and stocking of live fish from hatcheries to remote lake locations across Tennessee, requiring the use of oxygenated and temperature-controlled hauling tanks to maintain optimal conditions throughout transit. The primary objective is to ensure high survival rates during transport and direct release into designated water bodies, necessitating precise logistical planning, real-time environmental monitoring, and adherence to strict biological and ecological protocols. All operations must align with state fisheries management standards to support conservation and public fishing opportunities. This subcontract, issued by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, falls under NAICS code 488310 for support activities for water transportation and is open for bids with a deadline of August 13, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in live aquatic transportation, access to certified equipment capable of sustaining fish health under varying conditions, and the ability to operate in rugged, often inaccessible terrain throughout the state. Successful proposers will be expected to provide a detailed logistics plan, including route optimization, crew training, emergency protocols, and documentation of past performance to confirm consistent high-survival outcomes. The project demands reliability, environmental stewardship, and coordination with state wildlife personnel to meet seasonal stocking schedules.