Department of Agricultural Resources - FY26 MDAR State owned Land Lease Opportunity- New Braintree - RFP AGR-SFLP-NEWBRAINTREE-FY26 (2026)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Jan 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 5, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jasper Cowley
- (857) 443-6245
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks proposals for the agricultural use of approximately 15.9 +/- acres of state-owned farmland located on W. Brookfield Rd in New Braintree, Massachusetts. The property includes parcels at the New Braintree State Police Academy previously used for forage production, featuring prime farmland soils. License agreements will be issued for a period of up to five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Applications are due by January 23, 2026, and can be submitted via email or hard copy. Evaluation criteria include compliance, agricultural use consistency, priority for historically underserved farmers and new applicants, commercial farming experience, viability of the management plan, and proposed annual license fee.
Compliance with submission requirements, Agricultural use consistency under M.G.L. c. 128, Priority for Historically Underserved Farmers, Preference for commercial farm owners/operators, Priority for new applicants, Past experience and demonstrated capacity, Demonstrated skill and experience of personnel, Quality and viability of management plan, Agricultural Land Use plan commitment to sustainable practices, Proposed annual license fee
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks proposals for the agricultural use of approximately 15.9 +/- acres of state-owned farmland located on W. Brookfield Rd in New Braintree, Massachusetts.
The property includes parcels at the New Braintree State Police Academy previously used for forage production, featuring prime farmland soils. License agreements will be issued for a period of up to five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Applications are due by January 23, 2026, and can be submitted via email or hard copy. Evaluation criteria include compliance, agricultural use consistency, priority for historically underserved farmers and new applicants, commercial farming experience, viability of the management plan, and proposed annual license fee.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Compliance with submission requirements
- Agricultural use consistency under M.G.L. c. 128
- Priority for Historically Underserved Farmers
- Preference for commercial farm owners/operators
- Priority for new applicants
- Past experience and demonstrated capacity
- Demonstrated skill and experience of personnel
- Quality and viability of management plan
- Agricultural Land Use plan commitment to sustainable practices
- Proposed annual license fee
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proposal to License State-Owned Agricultural Fields, Resume for applicant and all others involved in farming operation
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Attn: Jasper Cowley c/o Ryan Burke, Regional Planner, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- New Braintree, MA
- Projected sq ft
- 15.9 sq ft
- 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 January 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Attn: Jasper Cowley c/o Ryan Burke, Regional Planner, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. For questions, contact Jasper Cowley.
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 Jasper Cowley at (857) 443-6245. 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: "Compliance with submission requirements, Agricultural use consistency under M.G.L. c. 128, Priority for Historically Underserved Farmers, Preference for commercial farm owners/operators, Priority for..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Proposal to License State-Owned Agricultural Fields, Resume for applicant and all others involved in farming operation. 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: New Braintree, MA. The total projected area is 15.9 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
