Agribusiness Technical Assistance Consulting Services

The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is seeking qualified consultants to provide comprehensive technical business and grant assistance services aimed at fostering rural economic development and agribusiness growth across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The contract seeks to support current and potential clients through a range of services including informational meetings on agribusiness topics, feasibility studies, strategic and business planning, and application and post-award assistance for federal and state grant opportunities, particularly those through the USDA. Consultants will also advise clients on accessing financing options via TRRC and other private, state, and federal sources to strengthen long-term sustainability and expansion of agribusiness operations. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 22, 2026, under solicitation number RFP-125928, which was posted on August 7, 2026. Work will be performed throughout the designated tobacco regions of Virginia, as defined by the agency’s public materials, with no specific city or zip code assigned. The contract will be awarded through competitive negotiation, and all inquiries should be directed to Sarah Goodwyn at the provided email and phone number. There is no set-aside designation, and the solicitation is open to all qualified offerors seeking to contribute to the economic revitalization of Virginia’s tobacco region through targeted technical assistance.