MDAR FY25 RFR- Land Leasing Opportunity, Agawam MA
ID: BD-25-1002-1003-001-107915
• State: Massachusetts
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Description
Background
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for the agricultural use of approximately 14.4 acres of state-owned farmland located off South Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts.
This initiative aims to license the land for agricultural purposes, supporting local farming operations and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Work Details
Proposals are sought for the agricultural use of two parcels totaling approximately 14.4 acres, previously used for vegetable production.
The first parcel (AF1a) is approximately 8.6 acres with prime farmland soils, while the second parcel (AF1b) is about 5.8 acres also consisting of prime farmland soils.
Eligible applicants must be recognized agricultural operations engaged in commercial farming and comply with relevant regulations under M.G.L. c. 128, Sections 7A-7F.
The license agreement will be negotiated for a term of up to five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Rent will be based on the proposed use and current market rates, with a recommended starting point of $50 per acre per year.
Period of Performance
The total anticipated duration of the contract is five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the MDAR Agricultural Reserve located off South Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for the agricultural use of approximately 14.4 acres of state-owned farmland located off South Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts.
This initiative aims to license the land for agricultural purposes, supporting local farming operations and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Work Details
Proposals are sought for the agricultural use of two parcels totaling approximately 14.4 acres, previously used for vegetable production.
The first parcel (AF1a) is approximately 8.6 acres with prime farmland soils, while the second parcel (AF1b) is about 5.8 acres also consisting of prime farmland soils.
Eligible applicants must be recognized agricultural operations engaged in commercial farming and comply with relevant regulations under M.G.L. c. 128, Sections 7A-7F.
The license agreement will be negotiated for a term of up to five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years. Rent will be based on the proposed use and current market rates, with a recommended starting point of $50 per acre per year.
Period of Performance
The total anticipated duration of the contract is five years, with an option to renew for an additional five years.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the MDAR Agricultural Reserve located off South Westfield Street in Agawam, Massachusetts.
Overview
Opportunity Type
Open Market
Opportunity ID
BD-25-1002-1003-001-107915
Response Deadline
Nov. 22, 2024
Past Due
Date Posted
Sept. 25, 2024
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
A Webinar information session will be held on October 10th at 12pm. AND an in-person site visit will also be held at the property on Monday, October 21st at 12pm. See RFR Document on how to Register.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000 - $20,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 9/25/24 Department of Agricultural Resources in Massachusetts issued Open Market MDAR FY25 RFR- Land Leasing Opportunity, Agawam MA with ID BD-25-1002-1003-001-107915 due 11/22/24.
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Classifications
UNSPSC
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Additional Details
Alternate ID
AGR-SFLP-AGAWAM-FY25
Source Department
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Source Location
001 - Administration
Info Contact
Barbara Hopson- barbara.hopson@mass.gov