New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets - 2026 Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program - RFA0398
NY-State-Department of Agriculture and MarketsState · Albany, NY- Due
- Dec 31, 2026
- 75 days left
- Posted
- Jan 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
Know who NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets buys from before you write a word.
Every vendor contract, renewal date and decision maker at this agency, in one place.
Set up in 30 seconds · No credit card
THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announces the availability of funds for the 2026 Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program (RFA0398) to support fairgrounds infrastructure improvements across New York State. Eligible projects include construction, renovation, alteration, rehabilitation, improvements, installation, acquisition, repair, or replacement of fairgrounds buildings, permanent or temporary facilities, equipment, water systems, restrooms, septic systems, and stormwater management systems. Total available funding is $1,650,754, with grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants are agricultural or horticultural corporations and county extension service associations sponsoring an annual fair or exposition. The application submission deadline is December 31, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed Work Plan and Budget via email to [email protected], and organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the NYS State Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal.
Eligibility and completeness
SUMMARY
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announces the availability of funds for the 2026 Agricultural Fairgrounds Infrastructure Improvement Program (RFA0398) to support fairgrounds infrastructure improvements across New York State.
Eligible projects include construction, renovation, alteration, rehabilitation, improvements, installation, acquisition, repair, or replacement of fairgrounds buildings, permanent or temporary facilities, equipment, water systems, restrooms, septic systems, and stormwater management systems. Total available funding is $1,650,754, with grant awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants are agricultural or horticultural corporations and county extension service associations sponsoring an annual fair or exposition. The application submission deadline is December 31, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed Work Plan and Budget via email to [email protected], and organizations must be registered and pre-qualified in the NYS State Financial System (SFS) Vendor Portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Eligibility and completeness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Work Plan and Budget
- SFS Registration
- Prequalification Application
- Substitute W-9 Form
- MWBE Utilization Plan
- SDVOB Utilization Plan
- Proof of Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Albany, NY
- Reported agency
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets in NY, 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 search RFPs like this in ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Civic IQ has an MCP server that connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants to live Civic IQ data: open RFPs, pre-RFP signals from public meetings, awarded contracts and agency decision-makers across 100,000+ US public agencies. Add https://beta.mcp.civiciq.com/mcp as a connector (in ChatGPT under Settings > Apps & Connectors, in Claude under Settings > Connectors) and sign in with a free Civic IQ account at civiciq.com/mcp.
Show 6 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Eligibility and completeness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets?
All active and historical solicitations from NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets 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 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 31, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Work Plan and Budget, SFS Registration, Prequalification Application, Substitute W-9 Form, MWBE Utilization Plan, SDVOB Utilization Plan, Proof of Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance. Review the full document from NY-State-Department of Agriculture and Markets for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Albany, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.