University of Arizona #L192610

University of Arizona Solicitation for Agricultural Manual Labor and Equipment Operators at Yuma Agricultural Center

This opportunity involves the University of Arizona seeking vendors to provide agricultural manual labor services at the Yuma Agricultural Center. - Government Buyer: - Arizona Board of Regents, on behalf of the University of Arizona (Procurement and Contracting Services) - Products/Services Requested: - Agricultural manual labor services, including: - Temporary agricultural field workers for tasks such as crop establishment, farm maintenance, research assistance, and seasonal crop harvesting (lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, watermelons, cantaloupes, squash) - Agricultural equipment operators for tractors, combine harvesters, cultivating equipment, cotton pickers, and other farm machinery (restricted to University property) - Vendors must also provide: - Water jugs, ice, drinking water - Restrooms with sanitary supplies - Working equipment (hoes, safety aid equipment) - Transportation to and from work - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors are responsible for supplying both labor and essential support resources (water, restrooms, equipment, transportation) - Services support both agricultural operations and research activities - Agreement may be accessed by other Arizona educational and governmental entities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Contract through June 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal options - Place of Performance: - Yuma Agricultural Center, 6425 W. 8th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364

Description

The University of Arizona, on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, is soliciting bids to provide agricultural manual labor services as requested by the Yuma Agricultural Center. The solicitation covers all departments at the University of Arizona and allows other state universities and educational institutions to access the resulting agreement. Interested vendors must submit bids by May 1, 2026, with technical inquiries due by April 21, 2026. The detailed requirements and terms are provided in the attached solicitation document.

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