BROCCOLI TRANSPLANT SERVICE

The Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) is seeking a contractor to provide broccoli transplant services for the UNICOR farm in Lompoc, California. The contractor will be responsible for growing broccoli plants from seed, transporting the seedlings to the UNICOR farm, and transplanting them. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with a guaranteed minimum amount of $10,000. The contractor must provide their best manufacturing/delivery time for evaluation and meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation document. • The contractor must provide a firm-fixed-price quote under three separate scenarios: fully outsourced broccoli transplant services, Verimark chemical treatment, and a combination of both. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to labor, safety, and environmental protection. • The contractor must provide all necessary materials and labor for the transplanting process. • The contractor must ensure that all personnel performing the treatment are trained in safe chemical handling procedures and that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used during all dipping operations. • The contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any price reduction subject to the Best Commercial Customer category clause as soon as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days after its effective date.