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Department of Agricultural Resources

MDAR GRANT FY27- Stewardship Assistance & Restoration on APRs Program (SARA)

Solicitation: BD-26-1002-1003-001-125775
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_4bb9117b8feb4b782ea9
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from 1003 - MDAR Admininstration • Department of Agricultural Resources. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 14, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 00.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1002-1003-001-125775
Performance
th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151
Response
Apr 14, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151
State: MA
Contracting office
Robert Monahan 100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151 US

Point of Contact

Name
julie.weiss
Email
julie.weiss@mass.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Agricultural Resources
Agency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Subagency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Office
001 - Administration
Contracting Office Address
Robert Monahan 100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151 US

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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
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Description

MDAR GRANT FY27- Stewardship Assistance & Restoration on APRs Program (SARA)

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556$3,256,200
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 15, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The MDAR GRANT FY27 focuses on the Stewardship Assistance & Restoration on APRs Program (SARA) to enhance agricultural stewardship. With a response deadline of April 14, 2026, potential bidders should note that the program is set aside for Small Business Participation Program (SBPP) eligible organizations. Access to further details can be found through attachments linked in the notice.

MDAR GrantFY27SARAStewardship AssistanceRestoration ProgramsAgricultural Preservationsource codes 00
What the buyer is trying to do

The MDAR aims to provide grants for projects related to stewardship assistance and restoration efforts on Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) lands.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses with experience in agricultural restoration
  • Organizations skilled in grant management and environmental stewardship
Work breakdown
  • Grant proposal development
  • Project planning and management
  • Monitoring and reporting on APR stewardship activities
  • Outreach and education components
Response package checklist
  • Completed grant application form
  • Detailed project proposal including objectives and timeline
  • Budget outline and financial projections
  • Letters of support or partnership agreements
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must comply with state regulations regarding agricultural land use
  • Eligibility is limited to Small Business Participation Program (SBPP) guidelines
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing based on project scope
  • Include potential costs for staff and materials relevant to stewardship activities
Teaming and subs
  • Engage with local conservation organizations for expertise
  • Partner with academic institutions for research support
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in project approvals could impact funding timelines
  • Inadequate understanding of state regulations could hinder project execution
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific outcomes is MDAR looking to achieve with the SARA program?
  • Are there specific criteria for the types of stewardship projects that will be prioritized?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed scope of eligible projects under the SARA program
  • Specific evaluation criteria for grant proposals
  • Total budget available for grants
  • Expected number of grants to be awarded
  • Reporting requirements after project completion
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