Westford needs an economic development consultant to develop, coordinate and implement strategies for attracting and retaining a vibrant commercial base within Westford. Consultant will help to strategically position Westford to compete regionally by shaping short-term economic development strategies and goals, using the Town’s Strategic Plan as a guide, and maintain and analyze data reflecting the effectiveness of town activities and promotions. Budget is  $33,600.

26-29 Westford- FY27 Economic Development Coordinator Services.pdf

Lawrence seeks consultant for Vision Zero Planning and Project Coordination Support for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Initiative. $70,000 budget.

RFP documents can be downloaded at https://www.cityoflawrence.com/Bids.aspx

Putney, VT, seeks consultant to create a new Word document for the updated Zoning Bylaws using a consistent, Town-approved, style, format, and numbering protocol. Consultant will generate "redlined" versions of the updated Zoning Bylaws and updated Subdivision Regulations to show revised content (NOT format changes) compared to the current Zoning Bylaws and Subdivision Regulations.

For RFP see https://putneyvt.gov/news_detail_T22_R172.php

Dover seeks consultant(s) for two Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) planning efforts.  This two-year, two-phased initiative is designed to equitably develop and update the Town's climate resilience priorities, which will be coordinated with development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The two phases together are funded at $100,000. The MVP 2.0 and the CAP will be two separate scopes of work, the intention is for MVP 2.0 to inform the CAP.

For RFP and questions contact mblanchard@doverma.gov

Somerville seeks a consultant for on-call planning and design services for a three-year assignment

RFP documents available at www.somervillema.gov/procurement beginning 6/10/26.

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.