Barnstable is soliciting responses from individuals or firms for an update to its Local Comprehensive Plan. The Plan will set out a vision for growth and development, land use, infrastructure, and resource protection for this distinctive community, as well as a targeted action plan to guide our future work and resource allocation. The Town began the LCP process with a community vision statement and an existing conditions report (Phase I). This request for consultant support is for Phase II: a future land use plan, topic-specific goals, actions, and performance measures.

For RFP go to https://townofbarnstable.us/Purchasing/Bids/Bids.aspx

The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) seeks consultant services to develop a "Safe Streets and Roads for All" plan (aka Vision Zero). MVPC includes 15 communities.  There are four "engagement-related" Optional tasks. Pre-bid session July 26 at 10:00 a.m. 

2023 MVPC Safe Streets Roads RFP.pdf

Needham is seeking consultant to assist the Town meet the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, Sect. 3A, MBTA Communities.

See Town website for bid documents www.needhamma.gov/bids.aspx

Billerica needs a consultant to update its Open Space and Recreation Plan. 

See the 2018-2023 OSR plan at: https://www.town.billerica.ma.us/906/Open-Space-Recreation-Plan-Committe.

Contact Erika Jerram, Planning Dept., at  Planning@town.billerica.ma.us for RFP or Heather Chew, Eng Dept., hchew@town.billerica.ma.us.

The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) issued an RFP for a "regional framework plan" for land owned by Harvard in Allston from the former MassPike toll plaza south to the railroad tracks.  The primary goal of the study is to create a plan for dense urban development that supports Allston highway and rail infrastructure that has been under study for more than 10 years.  Planning effort to be completed by Dec. 2024 for $240,000.

For information: Ben Zunkeler, 617-918-4223, or Ben.Zunkeler@boston.gov

See http://www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal for RFP.

Lancaster seeks proposals from consultants for oversight and development of a Town-Wide Strategic Master Plan spearheaded by the Community Development and Planning Department. The master plan will bring together multiple town plans for a comprehensive 2035 plan. Twelve months.

Contact Jasmine Farinacci at jfarinacci@lancasterma.gov or on town's website at https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/home/pages/bids-proposals

Orleans seek consultant for Comprehensive Plan update consistent with the Cape Cod Commission requirements for certification. Budget $160,000.

For RFP documents see www/town.orleans.ma.us/bids.aspx

Holyoke needs a consultant to assist with affordable housing development/repositioning of Churchill Homes and a vacant city block.

See www.holyokehousing.org/procurement for RFP.

Boston Transportation Dept. seeks consultant(s) for planning and design of multi-modal transportation improvements for Columbia Road from Moakley Park to Franklin Park. Budget is $1,500,000.

See boston.gov/supplierportal (EV00012602).

Eastham is seeking proposals for corridor planning, zoning bylaws, and design standards consulting services.

See https://www.eastham-ma.gov/727/Bids-Proposal-Opportunities for bid documents.