The Karuk Tribe requests proposals for the following Scope of Work for a Farm Manager required for the entire growing season at the Tishániik Tribal Farm in Orleans, CA. The Farm Manager is responsible for the clearing/brushing, planting, and cleaning, purchasing expendable farm supplies, providing lists to Karuk DNR Food Sovereignty staff for ordering of nonexpendable supplies and equipment. The responsibilities include farm expansion (as necessary and agreed upon), installation of plants/fruit trees, installation and maintenance of irrigation equipment and maintenance of the farm. Farm Manager will be responsible for hiring farm assistants as needed to complete these tasks and will account for those labor expenses in their proposal. The Farm Manager will have a minimum 3 years’ experience in farm management, composting practices, have a food handler certification and demonstrate passion for horticultural education. Farm Manager will provide and maintain their own truck for use on the Farm. They will have experience with operating equipment in order to have access to the tractor and other Tribal equipment along with signing the Pikyav Community Lending Program agreement. The Farm Manager will attend meetings as needed with Food Sovereignty Program staff. Farm Manager and their assistants will demonstrate an ability to work harmoniously with Tribal communities and staff. They will attend community and school events as requested. Any questions, concerns, needs or purchasing will be communicated with Tribal staff efficiently and in a timely manner. Farm manager will maintain storage facilities, irrigation systems and any other Tribal equipment and supplies utilized. They will create and utilize an inventory tracking system for farm supplies, equipment and materials. Farm Manager will follow the Karuk Tishániik Farm Standard Operating Procedures (attached). Invoicing will be required on a monthly basis no later than the 15th of each month and will include tracking of production and composting. This contract will be Page 2 of 4 Karuk Tribe – Request for Proposals – 25-RFP-007 Updated October 25, 2012 This amended version supersedes all previous versions. a one-year commitment from February 5th, 2025 through January 31st, 2026 at which time it will be reassessed.
