Agriculture RFPs

Close: Jan 12, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants. Organizations, institutions, and individuals can apply for funding for projects such as pest and disease control; developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; investing in specialty crop research, including conservation and environmental outcomes; and increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops.

Close: Jan 30, 2026

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants that enhance the competitiveness of Oregon specialty crops. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations; local, state, and federal government entities, including tribal governments; and public and private colleges and universities. Projects can last a maximum of 2.5 years and range from $50,000 to $250,000.

Close: Feb 23, 2026

The University System of Maryland issued a public notice seeking proposals for Agrivoltaic Solar Research Systems to support research and development in agrivoltaics (dual-use solar + agriculture). The notice estimates an experimental value range of $500,000 - $2,000,000 and is classified under R&D and solar generation NAICS/PSCs. The posting was published on 2025-12-23 and is open with a response deadline of 2026-02-23.

Close: Jan 26, 2026

Construction services for caw caw interpretive center - spillway replacement. The intent of this project is to replace wood spillway box wcs#4 and wood spillway box wcs#5 extension of top bulkhead boards to control erosion. This historic site was once part of several rice plantations and the home to enslaved africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve the series of rice fields out of cypress swamps.

Close: Jan 21, 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (Division of Cannabis Regulation) is conducting an emergency procurement for six 2025 Ford Maverick vehicles with locking bed covers for statewide inspector travel, using the Emergency Quick Purchase Method under the Illinois Procurement Code. Bids are due at the Bid Opening on January 21, 2026, with delivery to Springfield, IL and attachments including a BOA and a signed emergency purchase statement.

Close: Jan 9, 2026

The County of Marin, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is administering $1,000,000 in one-time federal funding through the San Francisco North Bay Dairy Community Transition Assistance Program. This funding was made available through Congressionally Directed Community Project Funding (requested by Congressman Jared Huffman) approved in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal appropriations bill.

Close: Dec 22, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting janitorial/custodial services for four government-owned facilities at the Ninemile Ranger District in Huson, MT. The work includes routine and periodic custodial tasks, requires contractors to provide personnel, equipment, and biobased cleaning products, and includes background investigations and a quality control plan. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation.

Close: Jan 8, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service issued RFQ 1284LM26Q0003 for snow removal services at the Swan Guard Station in the Swan Lake Ranger District (Lake County), Montana. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and requests quotations; required terms, evaluation criteria, and the statement of work are provided as attachments on the official posting. The solicitation is active with proposals due Jan 7, 2026 and is a contract opportunity (not a grant).

Close: Mar 8, 2026

This is an emergency public notice for elevator repairs at the Springfield Fairgrounds issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (Springfield Building and Grounds). The selected vendor (KONE) will perform extensive repairs including electrical work, new cab interior, safety systems, and installation of a KONE ReNova M3 door package, with performance from Dec 9, 2025 to Mar 8, 2026. The posting is an open-market emergency procurement (not a grant) with responses due by March 8, 2026.

Close: Mar 11, 2026

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Fairs and Expositions Branch is soliciting a blanket advertisement for a wide variety of services required by state-sponsored district fairs, including security, maintenance, entertainment and talent management, concessions, rentals, sound/lighting, minor construction, medical services, marketing, and gate/parking services. The event is published on Cal eProcure as a Sell Event / RFx (Request for Quotation) and runs from 2025-09-11 to 2026-03-11.

Close: Oct 31, 2026

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a contractor to supply 2.8 cu ft bagged pine shavings for delivery to the Senator Bob Martin Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC, with expected deliveries and storage via tractor trailer bodies at the facility. The initial contract period runs from November 28, 2025 through October 31, 2026 (with renewal options) and responses are due November 26, 2025.

Close: Jan 8, 2026

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, on behalf of the Apple Marketing Order Advisory Board, is soliciting proposals to market, promote, and conduct market research for New York apples and hard cider. The scope includes consumer‑facing advertising campaigns, retail promotional partnerships, and research to inform growers and shippers, with up to $1.75 million in funding. Questions are due Dec 23 2025, addenda by Dec 30 2025, and proposals must be submitted by Jan 8 2026 03:00 PM ET.

Close: Feb 24, 2026

Implementation of a new Management Information System (MIS) for Colorado Women, Infants and Children (COWIC) program to administer the program to eligible participants throughout Colorado. The project will a) implement a new MIS system that meets requirements identified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), b) provide maintenance on that system on behalf of the COWIC program throughout the contract period, and c) enhance the system if needed to better serve COWIC participants.

Close: Jan 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service requests quotations for sheep shearing services to support the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center’s research herd, with specified shearing counts and coordination with the facility’s sheep manager. Quotations are evaluated on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with a specified base wage and FAR Part 12 commercial-item provisions incorporated by reference. This is a Total Small Business set-aside and the RFQ requires firm-fixed-price performance at the Clay Center, Nebraska facility.

Close: Jan 14, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting firm fixed price quotations for Spring Maize Nursery Services, requiring technical capability documentation and past performance references. Place of performance is to be determined in Hawaii and all services must be completed and accepted by early summer; the agency intends to award a firm fixed price contract and may award without discussions. The solicitation (Request for Quotation, ID 1232SA26Q0073) was posted 2026-01-02 and closes 2026-01-14.

Close: Jan 9, 2026

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued a solicitation for road improvements at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest, covering grading, resurfacing, drainage improvements, signage, and related road work to improve access and safety. The estimated value range is shown as $500,000–$1,500,000 (AI estimate) and the contract period will run from award until completion of specified improvements. Bidding opened 2026-01-06 and the deadline to submit responses is 2026-01-09.

Close: Jan 8, 2026

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to procure HVAC Ventilation and Duct Work Construction Services from Trane US Inc. This is a statutorily mandated single-source procurement for the refurbishment of five Trane® Ventilation Processing Units at the Conner Complex Laboratory buildings in Tallahassee, Florida, with a contract term of 5 years. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these services must submit relevant information to the contact person by January 8, 2026.

Close: Mar 13, 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (Animal Health & Welfare) issued an emergency quick purchase solicitation to procure two 2025 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid pickup trucks to support field veterinarians and investigators. The procurement is being handled under the Emergency Quick Purchase Method with an estimated total cost of approximately $68,330 and the vendor Morrow Brothers was identified as the supplier able to provide the vehicles quickly. Bidding opens on 2026-03-13 and the solicitation was posted on 2025-12-17.

Close: Jan 16, 2026

The State of Oklahoma Department of Agriculture issued an RFP (EV00000839) seeking facility rental and food services for the "Ag in the Classroom State Summer Conference" scheduled for July 2026. Bidders must submit proposals via the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST and include required forms, certifications, and a firm fixed price. The solicitation includes contact information for the contracting officer Ashley Bender and indicates documents are available through the Supplier Portal.

Close: Jan 15, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Preparing for Extreme Weather Grants. Livestock and specialty crop producers may be eligible for grants of up to $10,000 to help purchase and install supplies or equipment that make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, hail, severe storms, and other extreme weather events. A total of $500,000 is available, and individual awards will range from $500 to $10,000 and require a 50% cash match. The program prioritizes applicants who have farmed for 10 years or less.