Agricultural Mental Health Training Services, Non Statewide Contract Solicitation, Round 2 MDAR FY22

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking applicants to provide a series of focused, in-person and online training programs to increase awareness of mental health concerns, knowledge of available resources, and understanding and ability to access resources for Massachusetts farmers and professionals who collaborate with farmers and farm workers. The target is to reach at least 300 individuals through the trainings, which will be offered across the state in Southeastern, Central, Western, and Berkshire Massachusetts regions. Responses can be submitted on a rolling basis with a final deadline of June 30, 2022. The total funding available for the contract(s) is $30,000. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing mental health-focused training to the farming community, ability to deliver both in-person and online training, and knowledge of the mental health challenges faced by Massachusetts farmers.

This is a small procurement under $250,000, so the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) applies, giving preference to SBPP-registered businesses. Bidders must submit a Supplier Diversity Plan Form committing a minimum of 1% of the contract value to partnering with certified diverse businesses or non-profit organizations. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is $30,000.