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Department of Agricultural Resources

MDAR RFI FY26- Vendor Interest for Participation in the 3RD Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_4b8ba6034054f8e89a5f
NAICS • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Department of Agricultural ResourcesAgency • 1003 - MDAR AdmininstrationState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from 1003 - MDAR Admininstration • Department of Agricultural Resources. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 00.

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12-month awarded value
$1,752,134,213
Sector total $1,752,134,213 • Share 100.0%
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$85,800
P10–P90
$27,155–$802,160
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($1,752,134,213)
Deal sizing
$85,800 median
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Place of performance
Robert Monahan 100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151 US Email: robert.monahan@state.ma.us Phone: (617) 626-1765
State: MA
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Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+64 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 64 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
DIVER TENDER
Base $61.70Fringe $35.47
+63 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Power equipment operators: (1) Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
A (1) Loader
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Agricultural Resources
Agency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Subagency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Office
Robert Monahan
Contracting Office Address
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Description

MDAR RFI FY26- Vendor Interest for Participation in the 3RD Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
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MDAR Administration (agency 1003) has issued an RFI titled “MDAR RFI FY26- Vendor Interest for Participation in the 3RD Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair.” This is a vendor interest request (not a priced solicitation in the brief) with a response deadline of 2026-02-18T17:00:00+00:00. The opportunity is marked “SBPP Eligible: YES,” which may influence vendor participation expectations. Key scope specifics are not in the brief and likely reside in the CommBuys attachment linked in the notice.

MDARRFIFY26Vendor Interest3rd AnnualMA Agricultural Resource FairCommbuysSBPP
What the buyer is trying to do

Identify and gauge vendor interest in participating in the 3rd Annual Massachusetts Agricultural Resource Fair in FY26, likely to inform planning, vendor mix, and potential future procurement approach for the event.

Who should pursue this
  • Vendors seeking to participate in the MA Agricultural Resource Fair as an exhibitor/participant and able to meet whatever participation requirements are specified in the attached RFI
  • SBPP-eligible small businesses looking for visibility and engagement opportunities with MDAR and the Massachusetts agricultural community
  • Organizations offering agricultural resources/services relevant to an MDAR-hosted resource fair (exact categories to be confirmed in the attachment)
Work breakdown
  • Review the CommBuys attachment for the RFI’s participation details, vendor categories sought, and submission instructions
  • Prepare an RFI response indicating interest in participating in the 3rd Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair (FY26)
  • Provide vendor profile information aligned to MDAR’s agricultural resource fair context (e.g., services/products/resources you would showcase)
  • Confirm small business participation status as applicable to SBPP eligibility
  • Submit response via the method required in the RFI by 2026-02-18T17:00:00+00:00
Response package checklist
  • RFI response/statement of interest for participation in the 3rd Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair (FY26)
  • Company overview and relevant experience with similar fairs/events (as applicable)
  • Description of what you would provide/showcase at the resource fair (aligned to categories requested in the attachment)
  • SBPP status/supporting statements as relevant to “SBPP Eligible: YES”
  • Any required forms or templates included in the CommBuys attachment
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Submit by 2026-02-18T17:00:00+00:00
  • This notice is an RFI per title; treat the response as market research/interest unless the attachment states otherwise
  • Primary details appear to be in the attached CommBuys document; ensure your response follows those instructions exactly
Pricing strategy
  • Do not lead with firm pricing unless the attachment explicitly requests pricing or cost inputs as part of the RFI
  • If asked for budgetary estimates in the attachment, provide ROM pricing with clear assumptions tied to participation elements (e.g., booth presence, materials, staffing), but only if requested
Teaming and subs
  • If the attachment seeks broader coverage of agricultural resources, consider partnering with complementary SBPP-eligible vendors to present a fuller set of resources at the fair (only if permitted by the RFI instructions)
Risks and watchouts
  • The brief contains no event logistics (date/location), participation requirements, or vendor categories—risk of submitting a non-compliant or misaligned response without reviewing the attachment
  • RFI may not result in any procurement or guaranteed participation slots; plan effort accordingly
  • Missing place of performance information may affect your ability to commit staffing/materials until the attachment is reviewed
Smart questions to ask
  • What vendor categories/resources is MDAR specifically seeking for the 3rd Annual MA Agricultural Resource Fair (FY26)?
  • What are the event date(s), location, and expected attendance profile?
  • What does “participation” entail (booth/exhibit, speaking, materials distribution, demonstrations), and are there fees or sponsorship levels?
  • What submission format and portal/process does MDAR require for this RFI response (and are there templates in the attachment)?
  • Will MDAR use responses to establish a pre-qualified pool or issue a future solicitation, and if so, what is the anticipated timeline?
Source coverage notes

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  • RFI attachment contents (vendor categories sought, participation requirements, submission instructions, and any event logistics such as date/location)
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