CONSULTING PLANNERS OF MASSACHUSETTS
Expertise for Communities
RFPs
Cambridge issued an RFQ for Planning and Urban Design Services.
For RFQ see https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema
COC-RFQ-FY25-30014_RFQ_for_Planning_and_Urban_Design_Services.pdf
Wellesley's Board of Public Works invites proposals from consultants to provide engineering services to advance the design of the Wellesley Square Improvement Project from Concept to Final Design. Recommended briefing via Zoom Thurs., Dec. 12.
For RFP see https://wellesleyma.gov/Bids.aspx, listed under “Goods & Services."
Brockton needs a consultant to conduct a comprehensive arts and culture market analysis to determine the regional need for art, cultural, and creative spaces and facilities.
Download RFP documents at www.brockton.ma.us. Go to the Postings Tab, then click on See All Procurement Postings. Any questions can be emailed to the Procurement Department at procurement@cobma.us.
Medford's Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability with the Community Development Board are seeking proposals from consultants for a public planning process to prepare a Wellington Transformation Study. Questions due Dec. 5.
Register to become a proposer online at www.BidNetDirect.com.
The No. Middlesex COG issued RFP for a comprehensive Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the region’s 9 municipalities. The plan will document the existing network of bicycle and pedestrian amenities, develop a shared vision and goals for an enhanced network, propose a prioritized implementation strategy, and incorporate compelling visual representations of the proposed network.
Optional scope item includes conceptual designs for one or two priority links in the network. Questions due by Dec. 2. Budget is $120,000.
See www.nmcog.org for details.
20241118_RFP_24-05_NMCOG Regional Bike Ped Plan.pdf
The Charlemont Planning Board needs consultant to update the town's Master Plan. This project aims to create a comprehensive, community-driven document that reflects current needs and aspirations while guiding future development and land use. The current Master Plan was adopted in 2003 and requires an update to address changes in demographics, economic conditions, land use, infrastructure and environmental factors. The updated plan will be a roadmap for sustainable growth and development in Charlemont. Six-month duration.
For RFP contact Star Atkeson, Secretary to the Boards, 413-339-4335 ext. 8 or Star.Atkeson@TownofCharlemont.org
Westford seeks consultant with expertise in market analysis, community outreach and public presentation to create a focused redevelopment plan for the 12 N. Main Street property.
For details contact Joe Giniewicz at 978-692-5524 or pmcniff@westfordma.go or on the website at https://www.westfordma.gov/Bids.asp
Boston's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion needs a consultant for an economic development study to evaluate and inform its strategies over the next five years. Nine months, $500,000. Scope includes:
For RFP see City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement, Event EV00014778 or contact Sarah Delude at 617-635-0921 or Sarah.Delude@boston.gov
RFP__Economic_Development_Study_RFP_(2024).pdf
Boston Transportation Dept. needs a consultant for another go at a Jamaica Plain Centre/South Transportation Action Plan.
Scope includes analyzing existing conditions, identifying and evaluating opportunities for transportation and public realm improvements, supporting community engagement and outreach, developing and rigorously "comparing visionary alternatives," and advancing engineered plans beyond concept stage but not to 25%. Also, scope includes developing 100% engineered plans for approximately two small-scale, low-cost, “tactical” intervention demonstration projects. Budget is $600,000; project ends in fall 2026.
See City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement Event EV00014437 or contact Michael Tormey at 617-635-4680 or Michael.Tormey2@boston.gov
JP_Centre_South_Transportation_Action_Plan_RFP.pdf
Watertown needs help with its "Study for Improving City-Supported Mobility" to identify the best options to connect people to where they want to go locally without a personal automobile. The Study will help guide short-, medium- and long-term policies over the next decade and beyond.
All work in the Scope of Work/Services shall be conducted within the prism of environmental and fiscal sustainability and resilience and mobility and accessibility. All mobility options and tools shall be studied, including transit, active transportation, and mobility for specific populations.
For RFP contact Pam McGoldrick at pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6414 or https://watertown-ma.gov/244/Procurement
