The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is seeking a vendor to develop the first 5-year update of the integrated State Hazard Mitigation & Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP). Update will include EEA’s MA Climate Change Assessment, projected to be completed October 2022, as the foundation of the Risk Assessment. Consultant will conduct a complete and iterative planning process, including robust stakeholder processes, with a heavy focus on development of a State Capability and Adaptive Capacity Analysis, State Agency Vulnerability Assessments, Funding Analysis, and Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Strategy. Update is due June 2023.

Request for Responses can be found at the link below and closes at 9 am on February 14, 2022. All questions submitted regarding this RFR will be posted on COMMBUYS (BD-22-1013-RMS00-MITAG-69713)

COMMBUYS:  https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-22-1013-RMS00-MITAG-69713&external=true&parentUrl=bid

Town of Nantucket invites proposals for professional services to update the Nantucket and Madaket Harbors Action Plan. Due Wed., Feb. 9.

RFP documents are available to download from the Town's website at https://nantucket-ma.gov/bids.aspx.

The City of Westfield seeks proposals to develop a Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Westfield consistent with the requirements under MGL Chapter 41, Section 81D.

The City needs to update its functionally obsolete 1962 Master Plan. Designated as a “Gateway City” and home to over 40,000 individuals, it the fourth most populous Massachusetts municipality west of Worcester. At 47 sq. mi., Westfield is the Commonwealth’s third largest city in land area.

The final scope of work will be negotiated with selected consultant, incorporating accepted aspects of the proposal. The key outcomes will be a citywide, long-range/generational plan that articulates a vision and goals for the continuing development of the City, establishes a framework for ongoing and more detailed planning efforts, and prioritizes and coordinates city actions over the short- mid- and long-term.  The City anticipates pursing a future zoning overhaul based on the Master Plan effort.

RFP may be obtained from the City of Westfield 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085, Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm; t.tefft@cityofwestfield.org; 413-572-6254.

https://www.cityofwestfield.org/bids.aspx

Hingham, through the Hingham Harbor Development Committee and the Hingham Bathing Beach Trustees, seeks proposals to update its 2007 Harbor Master Plan.

See https://www.hingham-ma.gov/bids 

The City of Medford, though its Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability, is seeking proposals for architecture, urban design, consulting and project management services for projects through the City's Small Business Façade Improvement Program (FIP). Hard copy proposals will not be accepted by BidNetDirect.com. This project is being Electronically Bid (E-bid).

You can register to become a proposer online at www.BidNetDirect.com. For assistance, contact BidNetDirect.com at 800-835-4603. Request for Qualification Documents available online at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/cityofmedford.

All questions must be submitted to bidnetdirect.com by 2/1/22 @ 5:00 p.m.

MAPC is looking for proposals from qualified Respondents to provide improvements to an existing land use allocation modeling tool. MAPC will be the awarding authority. Proposals will be evaluated against quality requirements and evaluation criteria in the RFP and price. Those Respondents identified as being responsible and responsive and offering the most advantageous proposals against these factors will be awarded contracts.

Contact jpartridge@mapc.org

Prepare a Transit Oriented Development Plan (TOD-SP) for the Gallagher Station. The proposed Specific Plan should promote revenue generating commercial and high density residential land uses, alternative transportation options, open space and entertainment/recreational amenities.  Due Tues., Jan. 18, 2022.

https://www.lowellma.gov/bids.aspx

Lowell Transit Development Plan rfp.doc

The Lowell Housing Authority is seeing proposals from qualified organizations to provide consulting services in a variety of areas within affordable and public housing. Due January 20.

Download RFP at www.lhma.org/bids 

Fitchburg is seeking proposals from planning and environmental individuals/firms to prepare Open Space and Recreation Plans in accordance with guidelines and requirements from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services. Consultant, in coordination with CDP staff and members of the Open Space Plan Update Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee), will prepare updated Plan that meets all requirements and provides a tool for the City when making conservation and recreation decisions.

Proposals will be received at the office of Chief Procurement Officer, Fitchburg Municipal Offices, 718 Main St., Ste. 208, Fitchburg until Jan. 11, 2022, at 11:00 am.

RFP available at www.fitchburgma.gov under Business Tab/Bid Opportunities.

The Town of Hingham seeks proposals from individuals or firms for the development of a Community Climate Action Plan. Due Dec. 21.

See https://www.hingham-ma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=80 for RFP or Kathleen Reilly at reillyk@hingham-ma.gov with questions.