Lexington needs a consultant to assess the link between new commercial development and demand for housing; assess economic and development trends and project future commercial development; assess the housing inventory, trends and market conditions, analyze impacts of big commercial development on housing supply and demand and estimate housing creation costs/units needed to mitigate impact, assess impacts on commercial competitiveness, and recommend a competitive rate. Duration is 12 months.

For RFP see https://lexingtonma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=160

Fairhaven needs a consultant to review its existing zoning bylaw and existing zoning restrictions and help bring them in line with the Town's current master plan. Approx. 14-month duration.

For RFP contact Bruce Webb, Director, Dept.  of Land Use and Planning; (508) 979-4023, planner@fairhaven-ma.gov.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Office of Environment Justice and Equity needs a consultant to help develop Cumulative Impact Analysis and Community Benefits Plan guidance, focused on clean energy infrastructure siting.

Cumulative Impact RFR~1.pdf

Cumulative Impact FAQ~1.xlsx

Chelsea issued an RFP for a consultant for development review and planning services.

For RFP https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php

Regional Housing Services Office is a collaboration between 10 MetroWest communities to assist with all matters of affordable housing for Acton, Bedford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston.  The RHSO is an innovative approach to providing affordable housing services and combines policy and strategic work with direct service.

The Director is a Town of Concord contractor.  The position is funded at 1,500 hours per year, or 125 hours per month.  Requirements: experience with affordable housing programs (local, state, and federal), permitting, regulations and legislation, inc. M.G.L. Chapter 40B, HOME, Fair Housing laws and practices, resident selection and eligibility determination, Subsidized Housing Inventory practices, condominium structures and local options for housing creation.

For RFP, contact Heather Carey at (978) 318-3290 or planningdivision@concordma.gov. Questions? Contact Liz Rust, Liz@RHSOHousing.org

Salem issued an RFP for consultant team to develop a Preservation and Master Plan for historic Fort Lee, an approx. 2.3-acre, municipally-owned site on Salem Neck. The project team needs historic landscape architectural, archaeological, surveying and arborist services to support ongoing historic preservation planning, restoration and rehabilitation activities related to the historic Fort Lee site and its historic and archaeological features. Budget is $67,000.

For details contact adelaney@salem.com

Slums and Blight RFPQ FINAL_202503171400479189.pdf

Salisbury issued an RFP for a Master Plan through the Housing Choice Communities grant program. Budget is $82,000 inclusive.

For information contact Planningadmin@salisburyma.gov 

Woburn is updating its Housing Production Plan and needs a consultant.

For details see www.cityofwoburn.com/purchasing

Woburn needs consultant to streamline zoning regulations and promote mixed-use development in downtown Woburn to enhance economic activity and community vibrancy.

For details see www.cityofwoburn.com/purchasing

RFP-25-10-Downtown-Woburn-1.pdf

Watertown seeks consultant to develop Watertown Square Urban Revitalization Plan.

For RFP see https://watertown-ma.gov/244/Procurement April 1