Opportunity

Eastern Montgomery County Waste System Authority Bonfire #26-29

Operator Sought for Montgomery County Fish Nursery Facility and Trout Rearing Program

Posted

May 11, 2026

Respond By

June 04, 2026

Identifier

26-29

NAICS

112511, 541330, 541620, 115310

Montgomery County is seeking an operator for its fish nursery facility to rear fingerling trout for community fishing events. - Government Buyer: - Montgomery County, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission - Facility Details: - Fish nursery located at 57 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA - Includes 6-foot pool raceways, wells, clubhouse, pavilion, and storage sheds - Products/Services Requested: - Brood and fingerling trout for nursery operations - Water chiller with large flow capacity for hatchery water - Fish hatching equipment (including jars and standpipes) - Pond maintenance equipment - Wildlife and fish management services (including endangered species and census) - Fish and marine life hatching and processing services - Architectural and engineering services for fisheries and fish ladders - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Operation and maintenance of a trout nursery - Collaboration with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission - Enhancement of fishing opportunities for disadvantaged children, disabled citizens, and the public during special events - Respondents must provide a technical proposal, references, W9, and complete required forms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - NIGP commodity codes referenced: fish, hatchery equipment, pond maintenance, fisheries A/E services, wildlife management

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 will be used to rear fingerling trout to increase fishing opportunities for disadvantaged children, disabled citizens, and the public during special events such as fishing derbies. The current facility is located at 57 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA 19403, and includes amenities such as approximately 6-foot pool raceways, suitable wells, a clubhouse, pavilion, and storage sheds.

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