Department of Agricultural Resources - Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair Exhibitor Interest RFI - FY27
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mackenzie May
- (857) 505-0874
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking non-profit agricultural stakeholders, service providers, and organizations interested in participating as exhibitors at the annual Agricultural Resource Fair. Exhibitors will provide resource information, programs, grants, and services to the farming community covering topics such as agricultural employment, beginning farmer programming, business planning, climate change, environmental conservation, energy efficiency, food safety, and grant programs. The event will take place on March 5, 2027, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, MA. Applications are due by December 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Selected exhibitors must enter into a license agreement with MDAR.
Organization has non-profit status and has 1 or more years of experience, Provide resource information on programs or services on relevant subjects as technical assistance, grant writing assistance, funding sources, Provide program opportunities to Environmental Justice Communities, Indigenous Communities, Organizations or Governments as well as Historically Underserved Farmers, Resource information should be impactful, sustainable, viable and relevant to the needs of the agricultural community
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking non-profit agricultural stakeholders, service providers, and organizations interested in participating as exhibitors at the annual Agricultural Resource Fair.
Exhibitors will provide resource information, programs, grants, and services to the farming community covering topics such as agricultural employment, beginning farmer programming, business planning, climate change, environmental conservation, energy efficiency, food safety, and grant programs. The event will take place on March 5, 2027, at Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, MA. Applications are due by December 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Selected exhibitors must enter into a license agreement with MDAR.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Organization has non-profit status and has 1 or more years of experience, Provide resource information on programs or services on relevant subjects as technical assistance, grant writing assistance, funding sources, Provide program opportunities to Environmental Justice Communities, Indigenous Communities, Organizations or Governments as well as Historically Underserved Farmers, Resource information should be impactful, sustainable, viable and relevant to the needs of the agricultural community
- Submit to
- https://www.commbuys.com
- Scope location
- Greenfield, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Agricultural Resources
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.commbuys.com. For questions, contact Mackenzie May.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts in MA, 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 RFI 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 Mackenzie May at (857) 505-0874. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Organization has non-profit status and has 1 or more years of experience, Provide resource information on programs or services on relevant subjects as technical assistance, grant writing assistance, f..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Greenfield, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
