Opportunity
Montgomery County Bonfire #26-29
Operator Sought for Fish Nursery Facility in Norristown, PA
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
26-29
NAICS
112511
Montgomery County is seeking an operator for its fish nursery facility in Norristown, PA, to support community fishing programs. - Government Buyer: - Montgomery County (local government) - Collaboration with Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance of a fish nursery facility - Rearing of brood and fingerling trout - Pond and water system maintenance - Wildlife and fish management services - Fish and marine life hatching and processing - Fisheries architectural and engineering services - Facility Details: - 6+/- pool raceway, wells, clubhouse, pavilion, storage sheds - Notable Requirements: - Open to insured for-profit, non-profit, and public entities - Focus on enhancing fishing opportunities for disadvantaged children, disabled citizens, and the public - Insurance required - Participation in a pre-proposal conference is recommended - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposal must include technical and reference documentation
Description
Montgomery County is seeking interest and ideas from insured for-profit, non-profit, and public entities for a sub-lease to maintain and operate a fish nursery in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. The facility is located at 57 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA, and includes amenities such as a 6+/- pool raceway, wells, clubhouse, pavilion, and storage sheds. The nursery will rear fingerling trout to provide increased fishing opportunities for disadvantaged children, disabled citizens, and the public during special events like fishing derbies. The solicitation includes a pre-proposal conference and requires submission of various documents including technical proposals and references.