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Food Systems Consultant / Strategic Planner

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State & Local

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Food Systems Consultant or Strategic Planner to support prime contractors on food policy projects for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. The selected provider will be responsible for performing community needs assessments and food access evaluations, with a specific focus on food system resilience and socioeconomic analysis within Gateway Cities. The primary objectives include developing strategic local equity action plans that feature clear timelines and actionable implementation steps to drive systemic change. The project deliverables consist of a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment report and a Strategic Local Food Action Plan. Based in Boston, the contract requires specialized expertise in strategic planning and food access. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 28, 2026, and the classification under NAICS code 541611 for administrative management and general management consulting services.

General Info

Agency

Massachusetts → 1003 - MDAR Admininstration

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02114-2151, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1002-1003-001-134072.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FY27 MDAR GRANT- LFPC Local Food Policy Council Program

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Timeline

PostedOct 1

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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10/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → 1003 - MDAR Admininstration

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → 1003 - MDAR Admininstration

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Performs community needs assessments and food access evaluations for prime contractors on Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (AGR) food policy projects. Conducts food access assessments, develops strategic local equity action plans with timelines, and provides implementation steps for systems change. Requires expertise in food system resilience and socioeconomic analysis of Gateway Cities. Delivers a Community Needs Assessment report and a Strategic Local Food Action Plan.

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