Boston Planning and Development Agency will issue an RFP for a citywide land use study that will develop a future recommended land use map and recommend changes to the zoning code and policies. Duration is 18-20 months and the budget is $1.4 million.

RFP available 7/8 on BPDA Procurement Portal at https://www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal.

For additional information contact project manager Caitlin Coppinger at caitlin.coppinger@boston.gov.

Chelsea is seeking consultant for its comprehensive plan.

RFP is available at https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php 

The Town of Orange issued an RFP for consultant to work with the Town on a Long Range Comprehensive Plan.

RFP is available on the town website at https://www.townoforange.org/bids.aspx?bidID=13 or from Walker Powell at communitydevelopmentdir@townoforange.org.

Chelsea is issuing an RFP for consultant services for a strategic housing plan.

RFP available at https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php

Weston issued RFQ for strategies for making Norumbega Road safe for walking, rolling (wheelchairs), biking, and driving. 

For information see https://www.westonma.gov/Bids.aspx

Weston issued RFP for consultant to develop a Pedestrian, Bicycle, Sidewalk and Multi-Use Path Master Plan.  Services include survey and catalog existing bicycle paths, sidewalks and trails; neighborhood outreach; investigation into existing neighborhood comments; pedestrian/bicycle studies; sidewalk studies; presentations; work with town staff and committees and the preparation of the Pedestrian, Bicycle and Sidewalk Master Plan.

For RFP https://www.westonma.gov/Bids.aspx

Springfield is seeking planning and management consulting services to assist with the implementation objectives of 15 urban renewal plans. Agreement is for one-year with two one-year extensions. Budget is $200,000 for the first year and may be renewed at the same rate for additional years.

For RFP contact lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com or 413-787-6284. Written questions are due by COB Thurs., May 30. Email questions to Lauren Stabilo, CPO, at lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com and apham@springfieldcityhall.com. Responses will be sent to those who requested RFP through Procurement Office.

The Town of Orange seeks proposals from consultants to work with the Town on a Long Range Comprehensive Plan.

For the full RFP see https://www.townoforange.org/bids.aspx?bidID=13

Belmont issued an RFQ for a housing planning consultant to provide  assistance with HOME projects, SHI-related activities, CPA projects, general support for the Housing Trust, and other general housing planning support.

For RFQ https://www.belmont-ma.gov/housing-trust/pages/housing-trust-housing-services-rfq-page

belmont_affordable_housing_consultant_rfq_final.pdf

Reading seeks proposals from consultants for design and planning of redevelopment scenarios at the Eastern Gateway District.

Proposal documents available at https://www.readingma.gov/Bids.aspx