MDAR BID-FY23- Agricultural Technical Assistance Provider Master List

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs) to serve as independent contractors to provide assistance to individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in Massachusetts agriculture. The TAPs will be added to a master list and will have the opportunity to bid on services to meet the needs of MDAR programs. The services may include marketing, business planning, succession planning, technical assistance, and course instruction. The TAPs will be paid based on the rates and fees agreed to in the contract, and the contract duration will be up to 3 years with two 3-year renewal options. • The services provided by the TAPs will include one-on-one consultations, development of business plans, marketing strategies, and succession plans. • The TAPs will be required to have expertise in areas such as agricultural operations, agricultural business management, and agricultural resource management. • The TAPs will be selected based on their qualifications, experience, and rates, and will be evaluated on their ability to provide the best value to the Commonwealth. • The contract will be awarded to the most responsive bidder that meets the qualifications and submission requirements. • The TAPs will be required to submit reports, plans, and other documents to the MDAR, and will be paid based on the completion of the contracted deliverables.