Pittsfield needs engineering services for traffic projects for three years.

For proposal materials, call 413-499-9470 and send $20 to Pittsfield Purchasing Dept., 70 Allen St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or pick up the package.

Malden's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Center Station needs a consultant for a redevelopment/Transit Oriented Development planning study.

RFP is available by email from OSPCDinfo@cityofmalden.org

Non-mandatory pre-bid site visit: 4/23/24 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Malden Center MBTA station.

The Town of Hudson (lead), Planning and Community Development Department is seeking qualified contractors/consultants to provide regional housing consultant services for the Towns of Hudson, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Harvard, Lancaster, Littleton, Devens and Stow.

RFP will be available 4/22/24 at 10 a.m. by email from Pam Helinek at phelinek@townofhudson.org.

Holyoke issued an RFP for a consultant experienced in comprehensive plans for vehicular/pedestrian wayfinding and integrated signage.  Selected consultant will work with the City and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan and implementation strategy for wayfinding and signage. The signage and wayfinding system will be designed to
project a consistent image for vehicular and pedestrian routes to guide residents and visitors easily and safely to landmarks, facilities and community services.  One year.

For RFP contact Jaime Morrow, 413-322-5650, or morrowj@holyoke.org

Medford's Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability seeks proposals to conduct a feasibility analysis and develop a strategic plan for a Community Land Trust.  Estimated budget for approximately 12 months' work is $79,000.

Bid Documents available online at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/cityofmedford.

Springfield seeks a consultant team (historic preservation consultant, architect and/or graphic designer) for a comprehensive review and update of the Historic District Guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with state statute. Update is intended to clearly define and improve procedures and policies relating to decision making by the Commission and bring predictability to the process by creating review checklists and detailed criteria, policies and procedures. Est. budget is $35,000 for 8 months.

For bidding details contact Lauren Stabilo, chief procurement officer, at  lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com or 413-787-6284.

Newton issued an RFQ for professional design and engineering services for the Christina Street Bridge and Pathway.

Project documents available at  www.newtonma.gov/bids or pick up at Town Hall, Rm 108, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02459.

Chelsea issued an RFQ for landscape design and site plan review services.

FOR RFQ see https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php

Coming soon:  Spencer will issue an RFP for a comprehensive review of its Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations.

MassDOT needs a consultant to study the challenges of attracting non-transit and/or rail-only riders to consider using MBTA buses. Project seeks to answer: How can the MBTA make bus a viable transportation choice for more people?  The results of the project will help the MBTA market and conduct public outreach to attract non-riders to consider using the MBTA bus system for their trips. Budget is $500,000 for 12 months.

For all RFP materials see COMMBUYS bid BD-24-1030-0P100-0P010-98962

Bus Awareness Study for Transit Non-Riders_OTP Scope_Final~1.pdf