Michigan Soybean Committee 2026 Request for Proposals - Production Research
Michigan Soybean Committee | State of MichiganState · St. Johns, MI- Due
- Dec 1, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Mark Seamon
The 30-second brief
The Michigan Soybean Committee seeks production research proposals addressing 2026 research priorities to increase return on investment for Michigan soybean farmers and enhance sustainable soybean production. Research categories include external factors, resource limitations, plant health, and genetics, focusing on harvest efficiency, storage, fungicide and plant/soil management, water availability, nutrient management, weed control, plant physiology, nematology, pathology, entomology, yield, protein and oil, and value-added traits. Total budgeted funding is $225,000 for FY26, with projects typically funded in one-year increments. Proposals are due by December 1, 2025, and must include a cover sheet, project summary, objectives, deliverables, experimental procedures, benefits, and a project budget form. Evaluation criteria include relevancy to research priorities, impact potential, feasibility, originality, scientific soundness, and investigator qualifications.
Relevancy to 2026 research priorities, impact potential for Michigan soybean farmers, feasibility, originality, scientific soundness, investigator qualifications, collaboration
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Summary
The Michigan Soybean Committee seeks production research proposals addressing 2026 research priorities to increase return on investment for Michigan soybean farmers and enhance sustainable soybean production.
Research categories include external factors, resource limitations, plant health, and genetics, focusing on harvest efficiency, storage, fungicide and plant/soil management, water availability, nutrient management, weed control, plant physiology, nematology, pathology, entomology, yield, protein and oil, and value-added traits. Total budgeted funding is $225,000 for FY26, with projects typically funded in one-year increments. Proposals are due by December 1, 2025, and must include a cover sheet, project summary, objectives, deliverables, experimental procedures, benefits, and a project budget form. Evaluation criteria include relevancy to research priorities, impact potential, feasibility, originality, scientific soundness, and investigator qualifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Relevancy to 2026 research priorities
- Impact potential for Michigan soybean farmers
- Feasibility
- Originality
- Scientific soundness
- Investigator qualifications
- Collaboration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
proposal cover sheet, project budget form
- Submit to
- https://www.michigansoybean.org/request-for-proposals.html
- Scope location
- St. Johns, MI
- Reported agency
- Michigan Soybean Committee
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.michigansoybean.org/request-for-proposals.html. For questions, contact Mark Seamon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan in MI, 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 Mark Seamon. 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: "Relevancy to 2026 research priorities, impact potential for Michigan soybean farmers, feasibility, originality, scientific soundness, investigator qualifications, collaboration" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan?
All active and historical solicitations from Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 cover sheet, project budget form. Review the full document from Michigan Soybean Committee | State of Michigan for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Johns, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.