Department of Agricultural Resources - FY26 State-Owned Land Lease Opportunities - AGR-SFLP-MIDLAK-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
- Ryan Burke
- (617) 960-6606
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks proposals for the agricultural use of approximately 13.0 acres across multiple parcels located off S. Main St in Middleborough and Bridge St in Lakeville, under RFR AGR-SFLP-MIDLAK-FY26. The program supports the Commonwealth's goal of maintaining productive farmland resources, local food systems, and long-term land stewardship for commercial farming, vegetable and forage production, or organic growing practices. License agreements will be issued for up to 5 years with a 5-year renewal option, featuring a starting point of $50 per acre per year. Submissions are due by January 23, 2026, and must include completed application packages, resumes, and agricultural land use plans.
Compliance with submission requirements, proposal for agricultural uses under M.G.L. c. 128 § 1A, priority for Historically Underserved Farmers, preference for commercial farm owners/operators/lessees, priority for applicants not previously awarded a state farmland license, applicant past experience and demonstrated capacity, quality and viability of management plan, commitment to sustainable land management and soil conservation, proposed annual license fee, preference for organic growing practices
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks proposals for the agricultural use of approximately 13.0 acres across multiple parcels located off S. Main St in Middleborough and Bridge St in Lakeville, under RFR AGR-SFLP-MIDLAK-FY26.
The program supports the Commonwealth's goal of maintaining productive farmland resources, local food systems, and long-term land stewardship for commercial farming, vegetable and forage production, or organic growing practices. License agreements will be issued for up to 5 years with a 5-year renewal option, featuring a starting point of $50 per acre per year. Submissions are due by January 23, 2026, and must include completed application packages, resumes, and agricultural land use plans.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Compliance with submission requirements
- Proposal for agricultural uses under M.G.L. c. 128 § 1A
- Priority for Historically Underserved Farmers
- Preference for commercial farm owners/operators/lessees
- Priority for applicants not previously awarded a state farmland license
- Applicant past experience and demonstrated capacity
- Quality and viability of management plan
- Commitment to sustainable land management and soil conservation
- Proposed annual license fee
- Preference for organic growing practices
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Proposal to License State-Owned Agricultural Fields (Attachment A), License Areas (Attachment B), RFR Required Specifications for Commodities and Services (Attachment C), resume for applicant and all others involved in the farming operation
- Submit to
- [email protected] or 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Middleborough, MA
- Projected sq ft
- 566,280 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 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108. For questions, contact Ryan Burke.
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 Ryan Burke at (617) 960-6606. 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, proposal for agricultural uses under M.G.L. c. 128 § 1A, priority for Historically Underserved Farmers, preference for commercial farm owners/operators/lessees..." 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?
All active and historical solicitations from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 (Attachment A), License Areas (Attachment B), RFR Required Specifications for Commodities and Services (Attachment C), resume for applicant and all. 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: Middleborough, MA. The total projected area is 566280 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
