Vegetable Harvest services   2

Background
The solicitation is issued by UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice. The agency's mission includes providing employment opportunities for inmates and producing goods and services for federal agencies. This contract aims to secure vegetable harvesting services at the UNICOR Farm located in Lompoc, CA, specifically for harvesting mature broccoli and celery plants, with the potential for additional crops in the future.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for harvesting, grading, and packing mature broccoli and celery from approximately 120 acres at the UNICOR Farm. The work includes:
- Harvesting crops multiple times during the contract period, with an estimated three harvests per crop.
- Providing all necessary labor and materials for the harvesting process.
- Transporting harvested vegetables to designated coolers as directed by the Farm Manager.
- Ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices established by local, state, and federal authorities.
- Submitting invoices weekly for services rendered.
- Potentially training inmate workers on proper harvesting techniques, with procedures and pricing for training to be negotiated as needed.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a one-year period starting from the date of the first harvest.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the UNICOR Farm located in Lompoc, California.