Barnstable County issued an RFP for a housing consultant to assist in developing a comprehensive strategy to establish a program to incentivize year-round occupancy of housing units including, but not limited to, year-round occupancy deed restrictions and a short-term to long-term rental program.

RFP at https://barnstablecounty.bonfirehub.com (establish an account)

8081 Housing Consultant FBD.pdf

Westford needs a consultant with expertise working on land use and pedestrian connectivity plans and engaging the public in the planning process. Goals include concept plans that provide means for future infrastructure investments and strive to maintain community character.

For RFP see https://westfordma.gov/Bids.aspx March 12

Taunton seeks consultant to develop a comprehensive review of the parking availability and usage during various times of the day. 

For RFP see https://www.bidnetdirect.com//taunton. All plan holders must have an active online account on www.bidnetdirect.com 

Direct questions to Shab Khan at skhan@taunton-ma.gov

Holyoke's Office of Planning and Economic Development needs a Brownfields Grant and Project Coordinator to help develop strategies to redevelop brownfields. Goal is for "in house" support to apply for brownfield grants for city projects, to offer consulting services (up to 10 hours per business/developer) for private business owners and developers, etc. Budget is $60,000; 18 months.

For RFP contact Jaime Morrow at morrowj@holyoke.org or 413-322-5650

Worcester Housing Authority is seeking proposals for consulting services for a Redevelopment Master Plan at 12-1 Great Brook Valley Gardens. Goal is to transform the site into a vibrant, sustainable, and integrated community that meets the needs of current and future residents while enhancing the surrounding neighborhood and expanding the availability of affordable housing opportunities.

RFP available at http://www.worcesterha.org/currentbids.html 

RFP-25-09.pdf

Boston Planning Department needs a consultant with "community connections and pedagogy expertise" to develop and implement an 8-week (~2 hours/week) Planning Academy program.  The goal of planning education programs in US cities has been to demystify the planning, design, and development process through education and curriculum.

Scope includes developing and refining a curriculum that can be adapted and used by staff later, supporting outreach and recruitment, setting up virtual/in-person academy sessions, facilitating “train-the-trainer” staff training, co-facilitating pilot program sessions, etc. Twelve months, $150,000.

For RFP http://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement, click on Supplier Portal, Event Number EV00015511. Pre-proposal meeting March 3.

Planning_Academy_2025_RFP.pdf

Groton issued an RFP for a consultant to help develop a dynamic 10-year Groton Town Center Vision plan that provides a framework  for near-term growth. The plan will integrate research and community planning that has happened over the past several years.

RFP available Feb 19 at Town Manager's Office at 173 Main St. Town Hall is open Mon 8 AM-7 PM; Tues, Weds, Thurs 8 AM-4 PM; and Fri 8 AM-1 PM. Contact is Mark Haddad mhaddad@grotonma.gov or 978-448-1111.

Medway is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to assist with producing a comprehensive update to the townwide Medway Design Review Guidelines. Budget is $75,000.

For RFP and details see https://archive.townofmedway.org/town-manager/bids/design-review-guidelines-update-rfp

drg_update_rfp_3-6-25.pdf

Shrewsbury RFP for a Municipal Economic Development Plan that will provide a strategic framework to guide the economic development goals of the Town. Focus on four commercial corridors. Budget is $120,000; deliverables due by end of December 2025.

Proposal documents available online at https://shrewsburyma.gov/bids and also available at the Town Manager's Office.  Direct questions to Christopher McGoldrick, Director of Planning and Economic Development, at
cmcgoldrick@shrewsburyma.gov no later than 12 noon on 2/26/25.

Economic Development Plan-Proposal Documents.pdf

Town of Braintree is seeking a consultant to assist with updates to the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan.

Bid documents available at https://braintreema.gov/bids.aspx

Bids are due via COMMBUYS or to Laura Morrison, Braintree Town Hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Dr., Braintree, MA 02184