ATTACHMENT 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK 70CDCR24Q00000015 (Updated 09.25.2024).doc

Statement of Work (SOW)

“Sack Lunch” Meals for Noncitizens Sub-Office Bakersfield, CA

1.0 Introduction & Background

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has a requirement for the procurement of “sack lunch” meals at the ICE/ ERO Bakersfield Sub-Office, 800 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

The intent of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to describe the requirement to provide noncitizens in custody meals while processing for detention and removal and transportation.

2.0 Scope

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, supervision, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide total estimated 55 meals daily, five (5) days a week upon request.

3.0 Specific Tasks

The contractor shall furnish freshly prepared meals as outlined below. The meals must provide nutritious quality contents, be properly wrapped, and be the correct individual counts per request.

· Meal Descriptions:

· Regular Meal Description:

· Three slices of white or 100% whole wheat bread.

· Two slices of meat (3 oz total of turkey or chicken).

· Two to four oz of in season vegetables cleaned ready to eat (carrots, celery etc.)

· One individual size prepackaged granola bar (or similar).

· Two bottles of drinking water 16.9 fluid ounces, in plastic container

· Quantity estimate: 14,200 meals per year

· Vegetarian Meal Description:

· Three slices of white or 100% whole wheat bread

· Two slices of American Cheese

· Lettuce, tomato, and onion

· Two to four oz of in season vegetables cleaned ready to eat (carrots, celery etc.).

· One individual size prepackaged granola bar (or similar).

· Two bottles of drinking water 16.9 fluid ounces, in plastic container

· Quantity estimate: 50 meals per year

· Halal Meal Description:

· Halal Certified 3 oz. meat, 2-4 oz. of in season steamed vegetables, and 1-2 oz. leafy green salad

· One individual size prepackaged granola bar (or similar).

· Two bottles of drinking water 16.9 fluid ounces, in plastic container

· Quantity estimate: 50 meals per year

· Due to allergy precautions peanut butter or peanut based products are not allowed.

· Fruit, Chips, and condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.) are not allowed.

· Packaging:

· Each standard meal in a zip lock bag includes:

· Bread & meat wrapped in plastic

· Vegetables wrapped separately in plastic

· Snack in prepackaged wrapper

· 2 bottles of water

· Packaged meals shall not contain any glass or metal containers.

· The Site Supervisor or COR will confirm actual quantities with the contractor (by phone or email) typically 24 hours or more in advance.

· Contractor shall assure appropriate storage and timely transportation of all meals in containers that will assure compliance with temperature requirements as well as all applicable health and sanitation standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture for food safety.

· Contractor personnel shall be responsible for all apparatus used to unload the contractor’s vehicle and transport meals to the designated storage areas. The apparatus (cart/dolly/etc.) must be able to fit through a sally port and able to navigate through standard ADA compliant hallways and doorways.

· All meals shall be prepared off-site. The contractor shall prepare all food in accordance with accepted safety and sanitary food preparation practices as well as the specific requirements of the menu (ie. Regular, Vegetarian, Halal). No food preparation is allowed within the Detention Facility.

4.0 Quality Control

The contractor shall insure quality and freshness of all food being delivered. The contractor must provide an operational quality control plan on how the company will ensure the quality and freshness of all food being delivered at contract award.

5.0 Quality Assurance

The Government will perform quality assurance procedures that are necessary to verify that services have been performed and food has been delivered in an acceptable manner. Quality assurance will be performed routinely by the Government on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis.

6.0 Period of Performance

This requirement will be for a twelve (12) month base period plus four (4), 12-month option periods. The base year will begin upon the date of award.

7.0 Place of Performance

Sub-Field Office 800 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301

COR or government representative will receive delivery of meals at the above address.

8.0 Hours of Operation

The contractor shall deliver meals anytime between 0800 and 1000 daily, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

9.0 Point of Contact

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Immigration & Customs Enforcement

Enforcement & Removal Operations

Attn: Donna Ore 630 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111

(916) 475-6027 Donna.ore@ice.dhs.gov