Boston's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion needs a consultant for an economic development study to evaluate and inform its strategies over the next five years. Nine months, $500,000. Scope includes:

1. Economic analysis of the City of Boston
2. Strategic vision for economic development
3. Impact assessment of past programs & identification of assessment tools
4. Exploration of key growth sectors in the City
5. Set of best practices for equitable economic development in urban centers
6. Comprehensive Action Plan for economic development in Boston
7. Plan for communications and stakeholder engagement

For RFP see City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement, Event EV00014778 or contact Sarah Delude at 617-635-0921 or Sarah.Delude@boston.gov

RFP__Economic_Development_Study_RFP_(2024).pdf

Boston Transportation Dept. needs a consultant for another go at a Jamaica Plain Centre/South Transportation Action Plan.

Scope includes analyzing existing conditions, identifying and evaluating opportunities for transportation and public realm improvements, supporting community engagement and outreach, developing and
rigorously "comparing visionary alternatives," and advancing engineered plans beyond concept stage but not to 25%. Also, scope includes developing 100% engineered plans for approximately two small-scale, low-cost, “tactical” intervention demonstration projects. Budget is $600,000; project ends in fall 2026.

See City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement Event EV00014437 or contact Michael Tormey at 617-635-4680 or Michael.Tormey2@boston.gov 

JP_Centre_South_Transportation_Action_Plan_RFP.pdf

Watertown needs help with its "Study for Improving City-Supported Mobility" to identify the best options to connect people to where they want to go locally without a personal automobile. The Study will help guide short-, medium- and long-term policies over the next decade and beyond.

All work in the Scope of Work/Services shall be conducted within the prism of environmental and fiscal sustainability and resilience and mobility and accessibility. All mobility options and tools shall be studied, including transit, active transportation, and mobility for specific populations.

For RFP contact Pam McGoldrick at pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6414 or https://watertown-ma.gov/244/Procurement

Gardner seeks consultant for a master plan that focuses on four of the required components per MGL Ch. 41, Section 81D while also considering the impacts of climate change, affordable and market rate housing, changing demographics, and representative community participation.

For RFP contact Joshua Cormier at jcormier@gardner-ma.gov or 978-632-1900 or https://www.gardner-ma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=166

Brookline is seeking proposals from consultants to assist with a  comprehensive Climate Action and Resiliency Plan building on the foundation of the Town’s 2018 Climate Action Plan and 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Budget is $95,000 plus $5,000 in reimbursables.

For RFP see https://www.brooklinema.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=208

P-25-04 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan RFP 2024.pdf

Brookline issued RFP for consulting services to develop a preliminary set of design alternatives for new public or publicly beneficial facilities on two Town-owned parking lots in Coolidge Corner, 2.48 acres total. The study will facilitate community engagement regarding the site's future, develop and visualize feasible preliminary designs, prepare preliminary cost estimates and traffic impact analyses associated with the scenarios, test out developed concepts via temporary tactical methods, and ultimately position Town Staff and the Select Board-appointed Committee to make a decision about which design alternative to advance for further study.

Site visit Mon., November 4 at 2 p.m.

For RFP see https://www.brooklinema.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=207

P-25-05 Centre Street Lot Study RFP 2024.pdf

The goal of this microtransit feasibility study is to identify the best on- demand/microtransit solutions for Berkshire County residents and visitors to meet their transportation needs and enhance mobility by closing the transportation gaps of first/last mile transportation.

RFP available by calling (413) 442-1521 x18 or emailing Anuja Koirala at akoirala@berkshireplanning.org.

The City of Boston is seeking a consultant or team of consultants to provide facilitation, technical, and design services in support of the 2025 Boston Climate Action Plan (CAP) update. The CAP update will serve as the implementation roadmap for an all-of-government, equity-centered approach to the City's climate mitigation and adaptation work.

Optional Pre-Proposal Q&A conference call will be held on October 16, 2024 at 100 P.M.

RFP available via Boston's Supplier Portal  https://procurement.boston.gov/psp/prdsp/SUPPLIER/ERP/h/?tab=DEFAULT, # EV00014913

Gloucester seeks proposals from consultants for the City's 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and the one-year 2025 Action Plan for its community planning and development activities. Scope of services includes developing a Needs Assessment and Market Analysis outlining levels of need in the areas of affordable housing, homelessness, special needs services, and community development.

For RFP see https://gloucester-ma.gov/bids.aspx

Boston Parks and Recreation Dept. issued an RFQ (that's what it says) for Circuit Drive, Franklin Park, traffic calming and drainage improvements in accordance with the Franklin Park Master Plan. Questions due by Sept. 30. Budget is $150,000 "basic fee" plus $15,000.

For RFQ email PRDBids@boston.gov.