Mass. Broadband Institute issued an RFQ for planning services that will help guide municipalities in making investments to improve access to and use of internet and prepare them to submit grant proposals.

Pre-bid conference September 28 at 3:00 p.m. See RFQ for details.

MTC Sept 2022 RFP.pdf

Multi-disciplinary team of planners, architects and engineers needed to assist MWRTA with development of concepts to maximize the full potential of its Blandin Avenue transit hub property and to elicit ideas for existing conditions improvements to and/or expansions of the facility.

Contact Joy Glynn for the RFI  joy@mwtra.com

The Town of Swansea seeks bidders to design a site plan for Medeiros Farm, 1100 Bark St., a conservation-restricted property acquired for active recreation, ballfields, and trails. Approx. $50,000.

Full bid documents available at procurement@swanseama.gov. Further information can be found in the bid documents, including wetlands delineation and site conditions.

Contact Chad Thompson, Longmeadow Procurement Manager, for the RFP cthompson@longmeadow.org  (413-565-4185). Approx. $125,000.

Due 11:00 a.m. October 14, 2022.

The Boston Planning and Development Agency is requesting proposals for  Land Use Planning and Zoning Services. Up to five firms may be selected

Respondent(s) may apply for any combination (one-to-three) of service categories: “(1) Land Use Planning Service,” “(2) Spatial Planning Services,” and/or “(3) Zoning Service.

Contracts will be for one year with option for one-year extension. Total for all combined is $700,000.

For RFP: http://www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal/RFP-Listing-Page?id=1304 You will be required to provide your name and contact info to access the complete document.

Difficulty accessing the document? Contact Robert.Springer@boston.gov. For specific questions about this project, contact Kathleen Onufer kathleen.onufer@boston.gov .

PVPC is hiring a consultant for neighborhood resident engagement in the City of Springfield.

Contact Sue Ortiz for a copy of the RFP at sortiz@pvpc.org.

The InvestNH initiative has $5 million for grants to municipalities to analyze and update land use regulations to help increase housing development. New Hampshire Housing is preparing a list of consultants qualified to perform work for municipalities that receive HOP Grants. Consultants deemed sufficiently qualified to perform these grant-funded projects will be included in a listing of consultants. Municipalities may select consultants from that list without a competitive process.

Responses are reviewed on a rolling basis 'til January 2023.

InvestNH-RFQ-HOP-Consultant-Listing.pdf

Cannabis Control Commission seeks vendor or vendors for support services including: event planning and implementation; multimedia and other content development; support to and organization of virtual and in-person conferences, job fairs, clinics, organizing, and hosting focus groups; specialized outreach to non-English-speaking communities and various affinity groups; financial administration of local advertisement payments; and other outreach activities.

Contact: Adriana Leon at adriana.leon@cccmass.com or (774) 415-0200

RFR Outreach Support.docx

Eastham issued a Request for Proposals for services for Open Space and Recreation Plan update and Land Management Plans. Involves planning and community engagement, developing action plan, and drafting plan document.

Contact Jacqueline Beebe at jbeebe@eastham-ma.gov or phone: (508)240-5900.

Town of Acton seeks proposals for a town wide facility and sustainability study for municipal buildings. The consultant will provide a comprehensive assessment of Town facilities and create a 10-year master plan for improvements and sustainability based on relative need and cost effectiveness. The project will conclude with a Facility Study report.

Request for Proposal and forms online at www.Projectdog.com beginning on September 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Click “Sign Up” to register free or login with an existing account. Enter the Project Code 844063 in the search box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents. Hard copies may be purchased online. The Owner shall not be responsible for full or partial RFP documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than Projectdog Inc.

Pre-bid tour is 9/15 (rain date 9/16) starting in the Acton Town Hall parking lot, 472 Main St., Acton. The tour will be guided by the Public Facilities Superintendent. Private tours will not be available.