MDAR MPPU Poultry Training Vendor List

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has issued a Request for Response (RFR) seeking proposals from applicants to be featured on a list of eligible vendors to conduct state-approved training programs for the slaughtering and processing of poultry. The training program must address the permitting, operation, and maintenance of a Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) and training of prospective poultry processors in its safe, sanitary, and effective use. This is a rolling solicitation, with the last date for response submission being December 31, 2023. Successful respondents will be added to a Qualified Contractors List that may be utilized by MDAR for up to 9 years. The RFR does not specify any anticipated expenditures or compensation structure, as the purpose is to establish the qualified vendor list. Respondents must have at least 2 years of experience providing poultry slaughter and processing training and demonstrate the capacity to implement the training program.

Minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, small, and disability-owned businesses are encouraged to respond. Respondents must make a minimum 1% financial commitment to partnering with certified diverse businesses, and those providing higher Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) commitments will receive additional evaluation points. MDAR reserves the right to increase the maximum obligation or execute additional contracts during the term if more funding becomes available, but the RFR does not specify any potential award values or budget ranges.