City of Urbana Small Scale Farming Opportunity RFP FY2025-RFP-106
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- Primary Contact
- Mike McMahon · (217) 492-0819
- Scope Location
- Urbana, IL
- Submission Address
- 400 S Vine St, Urbana, IL, 61801
SUMMARY
The City of Urbana is seeking an agricultural tenant to lease 16.58 acres of land located at the intersection of Lincoln and Olympian Drives in unincorporated Champaign County under project FY2025-RFP-106. The City envisions agricultural uses that benefit the community, such as specialty crop production, value-added product development, and educational farms. Priority evaluation criteria include support for the regional food economy through crops for direct human consumption, agritourism-related uses, and value-added products. Interested tenants must submit proposals by March 7, 2025, to 400 S Vine St, Urbana, IL. A notice of interest is due by February 7, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Specialty crop production, value-added product development, educational farms, crops intended for direct human consumption, agritourism-related uses
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Urbana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 7, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: 400 S Vine St, Urbana, IL, 61801. For questions, contact Mike McMahon.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Specialty crop production, value-added product development, educational farms, crops intended for direct human consumption, agritourism-related uses" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Urbana?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Urbana for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Urbana in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mike McMahon at (217) 492-0819. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Urbana, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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