Department of Agricultural Resources - FY27 Agricultural Commissions Planning Assistance - BD-27-1002-1003-001-130818 (2026)
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Jul 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Robert Monahan
- (857) 505-0874
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks a single qualified contractor to provide technical assistance, planning, and outreach support for agricultural commissions across Massachusetts. The scope of work includes attending commission meetings, meeting with agricultural leaders and commodity groups, promoting commissions at events, educating municipalities and the public, coordinating with Environmental Justice liaisons, holding at least five regional or local informational sessions or workshops, maintaining an up-to-date list of commissions and Right-to-Farm bylaws, and exploring the development of a statewide association. Responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS portal by July 14, 2026.
1. Attend Commission meetings to assist with the development of mission statements, Workplans, Procedures, And awareness of applicable federal, State, And local programs, Statutes, Regulations, And bylaws that may impact agricultural activity.; 2. Meet with agricultural leaders, Commodity groups, Farmers, Residents, Community leaders, And municipal representatives to inform them about the benefits of Commissions.; 3. Promote Commissions at appropriate events, As determined by both Contractor and approved by the Department.; 4. Create opportunities to educate municipalities and the general public about Commissions.; 5. Work with MDAR’s Environmental Justice liaisons to ensure the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Environmental Justice Policy is implemented by providing inclusive outreach to EJ communities and populations.; 6. Hold at least five (5) regional or local informational sessions/workshops throughout the Commonwealth to provide educational information on issues important to agriculture; 7. Maintain an up-to-date list of Commissions in the Commonwealth as well as a list of those municipalities that have adopted Right-to-Farm bylaws.; 8. Explore the development of a statewide association to support the continued development of Agricultural Commissions.
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks a single qualified contractor to provide technical assistance, planning, and outreach support for agricultural commissions across Massachusetts.
The scope of work includes attending commission meetings, meeting with agricultural leaders and commodity groups, promoting commissions at events, educating municipalities and the public, coordinating with Environmental Justice liaisons, holding at least five regional or local informational sessions or workshops, maintaining an up-to-date list of commissions and Right-to-Farm bylaws, and exploring the development of a statewide association. Responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS portal by July 14, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1. Attend Commission meetings to assist with the development of mission statements, Workplans, Procedures, And awareness of applicable federal, State, And local programs, Statutes, Regulations, And bylaws that may impact agricultural activity.; 2. Meet with agricultural leaders, Commodity groups, Farmers, Residents, Community leaders, And municipal representatives to inform them about the benefits of Commissions.; 3. Promote Commissions at appropriate events, As determined by both Contractor and approved by the Department.; 4. Create opportunities to educate municipalities and the general public about Commissions.; 5. Work with MDAR’s Environmental Justice liaisons to ensure the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Environmental Justice Policy is implemented by providing inclusive outreach to EJ communities and populations.; 6. Hold at least five (5) regional or local informational sessions/workshops throughout the Commonwealth to provide educational information on issues important to agriculture; 7. Maintain an up-to-date list of Commissions in the Commonwealth as well as a list of those municipalities that have adopted Right-to-Farm bylaws.; 8. Explore the development of a statewide association to support the continued development of Agricultural Commissions.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Municipality Application Form
- Submit to
- https://www.commbuys.com
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Department of Agricultural Resources
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ 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 July 14, 2026. 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: https://www.commbuys.com. For questions, contact Robert Monahan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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 RFQ submission deadline?
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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 Robert Monahan at (857) 505-0874. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1. Attend Commission meetings to assist with the development of mission statements, Workplans, Procedures, And awareness of applicable federal, State, And local programs, Statutes, Regulations, And bylaws that may impact agricultural activity.; 2. Meet with agricultural leaders, Commodity groups, Fa. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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