Melrose seeks consultant to amend its zoning ordinance to meet goals of the Housing Production Plan and amend the subdivision regulations to allow for development that reflects street and lot standards that are in line with the City's historic and sustainable development patterns. Budget is $100,000; duration, 12 months.  RFP Zoning Work Melrose.pdf

For RFP see https://www.cityofmelrose.org/RFP-for-Consultant-Services

Barre issued an RFQ for a consultant to prepare a final inventory of the South Barre neighborhood with detailed information (property and infrastructure) that will result in a recommendation for a "slum and blight" district for the Community Development Block Grant program. 

For RFQ contact Shannon Sullivan at ssullivan@cmrpc.org

Arlington seeks a consultant to work with staff to prepare an update to their Residential Design Guidelines, to be now called Development Design Guidelines to reflect new MBTA Communities zoning and greater opportunities for mixed-use development.

For RFP see https://www.arlingtonma.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or contact Katie Luczai at kluczai@town.arlington.ma.us. 

Quincy seeks consultant for on-call services to assist Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and City Council in their review of land use permit applications, including Subdivisions, Site Plan Reviews, Special Permits, Variances, Certificates of Consistency, Notices of Intent and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act compliance, among others. Also, "the City, on a case-by-case basis, is also seeking Building Code Plan Review and Construction Phase Oversight services."

For RFP see www.quincyma.gov or at the office of the Purchasing Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Boston Parks and Recreation Dept. issued an RFQ for consulting services for its Active Cemeteries Expansion Master Plan.

RFQ documents available via email to bprdbids@boston.gov. Contact Priyanka Vankina at 617-961-3028 or priyanka.vankina@boston.gov.

Weston needs a consultant for its 2026 Housing Production Plan Update.

RFP available at www.weston.org/bids

Attleboro Redevelopment Authority seeks consultant for a strategy for updating the Attleboro, MA, 2007 Downtown Urban Renewal and Revitalization Plan (URP) to guide the growth and future efforts of this pivotal economic development entity.  Budget is $100,000.

RFP available at http://www.cityofattleboro.us/Bids.aspx or in person at Attleboro City Hall.

Hatfield seeks consultant to assist staff in a rewrite of the Town’s Zoning By-Laws and Zoning Map amendment. Consultant will work with the Town Planner and Planning Board in both a technical and public engagement capacity. The Town is also in the process of codifying its By-Laws with the help of a third-party consultant, who will coordinate with the contractor on this project. Budget is $96,000.

For RFP and to be sure to receive addenda, contact Andrew Levine, alevine@townofhatfield.org. Submit questions to Levine no later than May 5 at 12:00 p.m.

Hatfield RFP Full Package Zoning By-Law Rewrite.pdf

Bourne seeks a design/engineering firm for feasibility study of marina expansion in the village of Monument Beach. The project consists of building on existing physical and social infrastructure while fostering new cooperation between public, private, and nonprofit sectors to enhance existing recreational opportunities; develop recreational opportunities, including coastal access; create linkages between existing and proposed facilities; protect sensitive environmental and cultural resources; and ultimately foster economic development, including tourism.

Project must be completed by Nov. 1, 2026. Maybe it's a typo but the tasks include "Advance design through 75% design phase in order to pursue permitting in a subsequent phase to this project."

Non mandatory pre-bid will be on Fri., May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Monument Beach Marina, 0 Emmons Rd. (Building #22 but parcel #0 Emmons Rd.).

Contact Hannah Lawrence, Dept. of Natural Resources Director, 508-759-0600 ext 1312 or hlawrence@bourne-ma.gov

MBM Designer Services RFQ DRAFT TLv2.pdf

Southeastern Regional Transit Authority will issue RFQ 26-05 for Technical Planning Assistance on May 1.  Details are secret until May 1.

Responses to the RFQ will be due May 29. 

See procurement@srtabus.com or (508) 997-6767