Farm Equipment Cooperative Feasibility Study – Request for Proposals

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1. Application Materials

Please review the full RFP before submitting your proposal.

Download materials:

•  Farm_Equipment_Cooperative_Feasibility_RFP

2. How to Apply

Please submit your proposal by email using the instructions below.

Email subject:
Farm Equipment Cooperative Feasibility Study RFP – [Applicant Name]

Submit to:
Bernardo Penaherrera, Program Manager
[email protected]

Proposal format:
Please submit a concise proposal of approximately 5–8 pages, excluding resumes and the detailed budget.

Budget:
Provide an itemized fixed-price budget within [Budget ceiling], including professional fees, travel, farmer engagement costs, data or research costs, subcontractor costs, and other anticipated expenses.

Proposal deadline: [Proposal deadline and time zone]

3. Questions

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to [email protected] no later than [Questions deadline].

U.S. Co-ops will review and respond to questions received by the deadline. Responses, clarifications, or amendments relevant to all prospective applicants may be consolidated and made available so interested applicants have access to the same information.

4. Important Note

U.S. Co-ops may negotiate the final scope, schedule, deliverables, and budget with the selected applicant or make no award. Final award is subject to available funds, due diligence, contracting requirements, and authorized approval.