Billerica issued an RFP for consulting services for an affordable housing design and feasibility analysis for the Town-owned Cider Mill property.

Contact Planning@town.billerica.ma.us for a copy of RFP.

ULI Boston/New England invites proposals to design and develop a realistic experiential learning simulation that allows participants to explore tradeoffs and economic implications of new housing development in a community.

The work will build on elements of the successful experiential learning exercise UrbanPlan, a ULI educational program. It seeks to amplify the experiential learning component of the established UrbanPlan model through creation of a comparable experiential learning model
centered on realistic tradeoffs around housing in a suburban or town setting. Budget is $21,000; deliverable is due in fall 2024. See RFP attached.

Questions? Email Catherine Rollins, Director, at catherine.rollins@uli.org.

RFP-for-ULI-Housing-Simulation-040424.pdf

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