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FarmBox Foods LLC-Vertical Hydroponic Farm for Persons-in-Custody
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The New York City Department of Correction intends to enter into a sole source agreement with FarmBox Foods LLC to procure a Vertical Hydroponic Farm for persons-in-custody. This initiative aims to revitalize the Workforce Development Unit by providing innovative skill-building opportunities in urban agriculture and entrepreneurship to support re-entry and reduce recidivism. Additionally, the project fosters collaboration between the Division of Adult Programs and the Nutritional Services Unit by integrating farm-to-table produce into meal preparations. FarmBox Foods LLC is identified as the sole source provider because it is the exclusive manufacturer of its proprietary, US-made units. The procurement amount is capped at 228,000.00 dollars for an initial term of 365 calendar days, with an option for a one-year renewal. Other interested vendors must express their interest via PASSPort by August 7, 2026.
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In accordance with Procurement Policy Board Rule Section 3-05, the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) intends to enter into a sole source agreement with FarmBox Foods LLC. The
purpose of this agreement is to procure a Vertical Hydroponic Farm for Persons-in-Custody (PICs) to develop a skill that can be utilized when being released from custody.
The Department of Correction seeks to revitalize its Workforce Development Unit to include new and innovative trades and skill building classes that directly relate to re-entry and reduced
recidivism. Based on an evaluation of potential trades and skills that are felony friendly, DOC believes that there is a gap in services as it pertains to urban agriculture, community gardening, local and small business entrepreneurship, local and small business prospectives, and culinary arts.This partnership with FarmBox Foods also encourages a partnership between the Division of
Adult Programs and the Nutritional Services Unit in the Department. The food grown on the farm, as mentioned above, can be used and incorporated to provide healthy, farm-to-table food
options for the Department's meal preparation.
FarmBox Foods is the sole manufacturer and exclusive source of its proprietary products. All FarmBox Foods units are exclusively designed, engineered, and fabricated in the United States,
and are sold directly by FarmBox Foods. Therefore, DOC has determined that proceeding with FarmBox Foods LLC as the sole source provider is in the best interest of the City.
The amount of this sole source procurement shall not exceed $228,000.00. The anticipated contract term for this procurement is 365 consecutive calendar days with a renewal option of one (1) year.
Any vendor besides FarmBox Foods LLC that believes it can provide the above referenced product may express interest by responding via PASSPort no later than August 7, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Agency's Contract Manager, Cristalie Colon by email.
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