City of Boston RFP: Grassroots Open Space – Urban Agriculture Land Lease

RFP – Request For Proposals – Vacant land for cultivation and sale of crops

RFP – Request For Proposals
8/15/11
45 pages

The City of Boston acting by and through its Public Facilities Commission by the Director of the Department of Neighborhood is seeking proposals for its Grassroots Program Urban Agriculture Land Lease RFP. This RFP is intended to assist initiatives for the development of urban agriculture in the City of Boston, increase local food growing opportunities and provide community benefits.

The City seeks proposals from qualified individuals, businesses, and /or organizations to lease these properties for the cultivation and sale of plants, herbs, fruits, flowers or vegetables, either for-profit or not-for-profit enterprises. The Grassroots Program anticipates the lease of approximately 38,878 square feet of vacant land intended for urban agricultural use based on and in response to this RFP.

Site 1
131 Glenway St
11,443 square feet

Site 2
18-24 Standish St
8,810 square feet

Site 3
23 and 29 Tucker St
18,625 square feet

See the complete lease RFP here.