Agritourism Economic and Land Use Study

Queen Anne's County is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct an Agritourism Study aimed at analyzing and exploring agritourism activities within its boundaries to understand their economic impact, evaluate its land use policies around agricultural activities, and provide policy recommendations to bolster the agricultural sector's sustainability. Knowledge of Maryland Department of Agriculture agritourism guidance and policies must inform this study and its recommendations. Likewise, this study and affiliated recommendations must be consistent with the 2022 QAC

Comprehensive Plan.

Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) on or before January 26th 2024 via email to Heather Tinelli at htinelli@qac.org .

An electronic copy of the information package may be downloaded https://emma.maryland.gov or www.choosequeenannes.com .

Each proposal received in response to this RFP will be evaluated on the approach, methodology, experience, track record and cost further outlined in this RFP. All proposals must be sealed, clearly marked "Agritourism Economic and Land Use Study for Queen Anne's County" and must include all elements described in the information package.

One electronic copy (via email, preferably pdf), one original and two hard copies must be delivered in a sealed envelope to Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development, Attn: Heather Tinelli, 425 Piney Narrows Road, Chester, MD 21619 on or before February 21st, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Information and questions should be directed to Heather Tinelli at htinelli@qac.org

Bid Opening will occur at 3:15 p.m. on February 21st, 2024 at Piney Narrows Road, Chester, MD 21619.

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