Department of Agricultural Resources FY27 MDAR RFQ - TAP Work - Fall Farm Business Plans - 18 Projects 2026 - BD-27-1002-1003-001-133271
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Suite 500 Boston, MA- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Robert Monahan
- (857) 505-0874
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks business planning services to develop written business plan narratives, 3-year historical financial summaries, 3-year financial projections with assumptions, and balance sheets or net worth statements for 18 farm business planning assignments across three programs: APR Improvement Program, Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP), and Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA). The work includes farm visits, meetings, narrative completion, financial projections, and up to 1.5 hours attending a virtual meeting on October 13, 2026. Submissions are due through COMMBUYS by September 24, 2026. Successful bidders will receive a Notice to Proceed around October 9, 2026.
Written Business Plan narrative, 3-year Historical Financial Summary, 3-year Financial Projections of income and expenses with assumptions, Balance Sheet or Net Worth Statement
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources seeks business planning services to develop written business plan narratives, 3-year historical financial summaries, 3-year financial projections with assumptions, and balance sheets or net worth statements for 18 farm business planning assignments across three programs: APR Improvement Program, Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP), and Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA).
The work includes farm visits, meetings, narrative completion, financial projections, and up to 1.5 hours attending a virtual meeting on October 13, 2026. Submissions are due through COMMBUYS by September 24, 2026. Successful bidders will receive a Notice to Proceed around October 9, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Written Business Plan narrative
- 3-year Historical Financial Summary
- 3-year Financial Projections of income and expenses with assumptions
- Balance Sheet or Net Worth Statement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Municipality Application Form
- Submit to
- https://www.commbuys.com
- 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 September 24, 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?
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 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: Written Business Plan narrative, 3-year Historical Financial Summary, 3-year Financial Projections of income and expenses with assumptions, Balance Sheet or Net Worth Statement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Municipality Application Form. Review the full document from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the complete list.
