Department of Agricultural Resources Farm Transfer Plan Assistance, Farm-Pass, FY28 Round 6+7 - AGR-FTPA-FY28-6-7, 2026
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Apr 15, 2027
- 151 days left
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Laura Barley
- (857) 507-5548
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) seeks responses from owners of commercial farms in Massachusetts that have identified a successor to transfer the farm to and are seeking assistance to develop a written Farm Transfer Plan. The program provides guided one-on-one technical assistance to facilitate discussions, identify goals, define plans, and set a timeline to transfer farm management, land, and other farm assets. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 15, 2027, with review intervals on December 15, 2026, and April 15, 2027. Submissions may be sent via email to [email protected] or mailed as hard copy to the West Springfield office. Eligible applicants must be commercial agricultural landowners planning to retire within 10 years with an identified successor.
Written Farm Transfer Plan including identification of involved people, Farm business goals, Farm management transfer plans, Farm asset transfer, Financials, Communications plan, Land use changes, And action plan table.
The viability and economic impact of current agricultural business, The potential success of the identified successor, The readiness and fit for applicants to participate
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) seeks responses from owners of commercial farms in Massachusetts that have identified a successor to transfer the farm to and are seeking assistance to develop a written Farm Transfer Plan.
The program provides guided one-on-one technical assistance to facilitate discussions, identify goals, define plans, and set a timeline to transfer farm management, land, and other farm assets. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 15, 2027, with review intervals on December 15, 2026, and April 15, 2027. Submissions may be sent via email to [email protected] or mailed as hard copy to the West Springfield office. Eligible applicants must be commercial agricultural landowners planning to retire within 10 years with an identified successor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The viability and economic impact of current agricultural business, The potential success of the identified successor, The readiness and fit for applicants to participate
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Written Farm Transfer Plan including identification of involved people
- Farm business goals
- Farm management transfer plans
- Farm asset transfer
- Financials
- Communications plan
- Land use changes
- Action plan table
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Application Form
- Commonwealth Standard Contract Form
- Scope of Service
- Completed Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form
- Submit to
- [email protected] or mail to 138 Memorial Avenue, Suite 42, West Springfield, MA 01089
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Agricultural Resources
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP 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 April 15, 2027. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or mail to 138 Memorial Avenue, Suite 42, West Springfield, MA 01089. For questions, contact Laura Barley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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 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 Laura Barley at (857) 507-5548. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Written Farm Transfer Plan including identification of involved people, Farm business goals, Farm management transfer plans, Farm asset transfer, Financials, Communications plan, Land use changes, And action plan table.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "The viability and economic impact of current agricultural business, The potential success of the identified successor, The readiness and fit for applicants to participate" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of April 15, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Application Form, Commonwealth Standard Contract Form, Scope of Service, Completed Contractor Authorized Signature Verification Form. Review the full document from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
