Northern Middlesex Council of Governments seeks a consultant for its housing storytelling campaign (part of Ph. 2 of its regional housing strategy, At Home in Greater Lowell). Building on the At Home in Greater Lowell Part 1: Data and Strategies report, this initiative will bring those strategies to life by documenting and sharing personal stories of housing challenges and successes. Nine months; approx. $40,000.

RFP available at https://www.nmcog.org/request-for-proposals

Brockton's Department of Planning and Economic Development seeks proposals to provide Housing Specialist services for Brockton's federally funded housing programs. Duration is 3 years.

Proposal documents available to download at www.brockton.ma.us (go to the Postings Tab, then click on See All Procurement Postings) 

The Boston Planning Department needs consultants for various urban design tasks. The Planning Department may award up to 5 contracts. Respondent(s) may apply for any combination (one-to-five) of service categories: (1) physical impact and ecological analysis, (2) sustainability and resilience, (3) urban design and spatial planning, (4) site analysis and architectural test-fits, and (5) graphics and video. Twelve months with option for more. $700,000.

RFP available May 12 from Audrey Hart at 781-964-3245 or audrey.hart@boston.gov

Beverly seeks consultant or team to work with the City's Planning and Community Development Department and the City's Economic and Community Development Council to create an Economic Development Action Plan. he Economic Development Action Plan will build on recent planning work to identify implementation strategies, related actions, and community partnerships to meet the City’s broad economic development goals outlined in the City’s Master Plan. Project funded by an $85,000 Housing Choice Grant.

RFP available at https://www.beverlyma.gov/Bids.aspx or in the Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot St. - Office of the Purchasing Agent, Room 24

Chelmsford seeks consultant to develop Climate Resilience and Sustainability Design Guideline for low-impact development techniques and nature-based solutions to support public and private projects and home-improvement projects. The Guideline will also guide permitting to ensure development presents the least adverse effect and—to the extent practicable—restores environmental functions and values as part of redevelopment. Duration approx. 13 months. Budget is $62,500.

RFP attached. For info contact Evan Belansky, Community Development Director, at ebelansky@chelmsfordma.gov

Chelmsford RFP - Climate Resilience and Sustainability Design Guidelines.pdf

Watertown issued an RFP for Affordable Housing Incentives Study. Goal is to produce a study of incentives designed to promote affordable rental and ownership of residential units.

For RFP contact Julie Knight at 617-972-6414 or see purchasing@watertown-ma.gov

Boston needs consultants for land use planning and zoning services. The Planning Department may award up to 5 contracts. Respondent(s) may apply for any combination of service categories: (1) Land Use and Spatial Planning Services, (2) Zoning Scenarios and Test-Fit Planning Services, (3) Zoning Drafting Services, (4) Transportation Planning Services, (5) Economic Analysis Services, and/or (6) Transportation Impact Planning Review Services. Twelve months with option for more. $1 million.

RFP available from Audrey Hart at 781-964-3245 or audrey.hart@boston.gov

Lexington seeks consultant to guide the Town through an integrated planning process for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 program and Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

For RFP www.lexingtonma.gov/bids. 

Hudson is updating its Master Plan and needs a consultant.

RFP with complete scope and details available April 28. Contact Kristina Johnson at 978-562-2989 or kjohnson@townofhudson.org

Westford issued an RFP for a collaborative team to create a "robust set of recommendations" for its Route 40 Corridor. The Town invites proposals from multidisciplinary teams for a planning process for the Route 40 Corridor that results in recommendations for actions the Town may take via capital planning and through Zoning Bylaw amendment. Project end date is June 30, 2026. Funded with a Housing Choice Grant for $106,000.

For RFP see https://westfordma.gov/Bids.aspx