SSN-RC-2022-011 - Rockland Farm Alliance to provide Agricultural Operations and Education Programs

The Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to Rockland Farm Alliance for the provision of Agricultural Operations and Educational Programs at Cropsey Farm in the amount of $50,000. This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.

TERM: JANUARY 1, 2022- DECEMBER 31, 2022

This sole source fills a need for:
 

• Management of agricultural fields
• Maintaining the 24-acre Cropsey Farm Park
• Provide Agricultural Education Programs
• Host a Junior Farmers Summer Program
• Maintain farm animals (goats, ducks and chickens)
• Provide workshops on herbal remedies

• Prior history and experience in providing services detailed in this Sole Source Notice.

• The provider shall obtain and keep in effect such insurance coverage as required by the County.

• THE ORGANIZATION will manage all agricultural fields by growing organic produce and preforming proper agricultural practices on said fields including planting cover crops in the fall to prevent erosion.
• THE ORGANIZATION will maintain (mowing, trimming) the grounds for the entire 24-acre park excluding the Cropsey residence and grounds immediately surrounding said residence.
• THE ORGANIZATION will maintain the parking area and roadside areas along Little Tor Road.
• THE ORGANIZATION will be responsible to repair any damage caused by their use of the barn, office, hoop house and property.
• THE ORGANIZATION will be responsible for all utility costs including propane gas, electric and cable.

• THE ORGANIZATION will provide an Agricultural Education Program for public/private students and interested parties to promote sustainable agriculture in Rockland County.
• THE ORGANIZATION will host a Junior Farmers summer program to introduce children ages 5-10 to sustainable agriculture and healthy living.  This includes gardening workshops, science experiments, planting and harvesting, foraging, arts and crafts and cooking activities.
• THE ORGANIZATION will continue the “Children’s Garden” for ages 5-10 to learn how to garden and provide stewardship to the land.
• THE ORGANIZATION will maintain farm animals on the site including, goats, ducks and chickens to promote animal husbandry.
• THE ORGANIZATION will provide public workshops on making herbal remedies for colds and flus.

• Be a 501 (c)3
• Have successful experienced history of providing/working with and supporting Senior Centers, Adult Day Care, Congregate Meals, Transportation, and Home-Delivered Meals

• Be governed by a Board of Directors
• Be up to date with all IRS filings
• Be up to date with all NYS filings
• Have a current budget with Board approval
• Be fiscally sound
• Have a Non-discrimination Policy
• Have a Conflict of Interest Policy
• Maintain program records for the purpose of an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request
• Submit monthly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served
• Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced