Ohio River Basin Invasive Carp Contract Fishing

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is seeking multiple commercial fishers to harvest and remove invasive carp from the Ohio River and its tributaries under a one-year master agreement with four optional one-year renewals.

Kentucky > Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources > Purchasing Division


General
Open (open)
RFB-660-2700000081
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
amy.akers@ky.gov
+15028924538
Frankfort, KY, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Attachment D - Short-Form Application for Details and Checklist, Required Affidavit(s), Revenue Form 10A100 Kentucky Tax Registration Application, The face of the solicitation must be signed unless the response is submitted electronically
Description

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is establishing a master agreement with multiple qualified commercial fishers to harvest and remove Silver, Bighead, Grass, and Black Carp from designated pools of the Ohio River and its tributaries. Participants must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and a helper; use gill nets and side-scan sonar; meet specified commercial fishing experience and licensing requirements; permit agency observers onboard; submit weekly itemized invoices and monthly reports; and comply with applicable fishing and transportation regulations. Fishing locations, schedules, launch sites, and access to restricted waters will be coordinated and approved by KDFWR. Compensation is $1,200 per eight-hour fishing day, or $150 per hour for up to eight hours when approved, with payment based on days or hours worked. The initial contract period is one year from award, with four optional one-year renewals and a possible additional extension of up to 90 days. Multiple contracts may be awarded, and participants may be used on an as-needed basis.

Classification Codes
NAICS114111Finfish Fishing
PSCF020Fisheries Resources Management Services
Smart Codes
commercial fishing servicesinvasive carp removalgill net fishing
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 8, 2026-Written Questions Due
Sep 11, 2026-KDFWR Response to Written Questions
Sep 23, 2026-Bid Closing Date
Sep 23, 2026-Bid Reading (optional)
KDFWR conference line: 877-746-4263; participant code 02 94 361#; 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
Informational
Yes
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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