PIN#07227Y0409 Due:
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. The investment in FarmBox Foods would allow the Department to build and develop two tracks of Workforce Development. One is for participants who would tend to the literal garden and hydroponic farm, and the other is associated with our culinary arts program and allowing food that is grown to be used for staff and people in custody.
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 that believes it can provide the above referenced product may express interests please submit your expressions no later than August 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. to Cristalie Colon at Cristalie.Colon@doc.nyc.gov.