The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) issued an RFP for a consultant to develop zoning to support new housing and support as-of-right accessory dwelling units in all residential subdistricts. Consultant will also create an illustrated book to guide property owners. Budget for the 10-month effort is $300,000.

RFP available at https://www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal

Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) is issuing this Request for Proposals for a consultant to assist with a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan funded by a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant awarded to BRPC by the FHWA.  Final product will be a Berkshire County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan with locations of recommended Implementation projects along with their intended program(s) to pursue (i.e. Safer People, Safer Speeds, etc.), the transportation planning approach(es) they'll utilize (i.e. Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Equity), planning-level budgets and timelines, and types of work to be performed, and recommendations for Policy and Process changes that will reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Consultant money is $166,500.

Contact Nicholas Russo at nrusso@berkshireplanning.org

Berkshire SS4A RFP_10-13-23.pdf

Harwich is seeking proposals for an ecological study of potential impacts of water-dependent structures to wetland resources in Herring River, Harwich, MA.

Bid documents are found at www.harwich-ma.gov/home/pages/procurement 

Chatham seeks a consultant to update the Town's Housing Needs Assessment & Housing Production Plan both with form and content required for approval through the MA Exec. Office of Housing. Ideal candidate will provide separate proposal for each task and complete work in two phases. Community engagement an important part of this housing planning process.

For details contact Shana Nealy at snealy@chatham-ma.gov

The City of Medford, led by the Medford City Council and Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability, is accepting proposals for consultant to prepare a comprehensive update/revision of the City's Zoning Ordinance.

See https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/cityofmedford. All Questions are due by Wed., November 1, 2023, by 1:00 p.m. 

Winthrop is hiring a consultant to conduct a sidewalk conditions evaluation and study.

For information, contact CFO Dylan Cook at dcook@town.winthrop.ma.us

The Town of Brookline is seeking a consultant for its Comprehensive Plan, the first since the 2005-15 plan.  Estimated timeframe is 24 months.

Contact David Geanakakis, 617-730-2195, or dgeanakakis@brooklinema.gov

P-24-08 Planning Comprehensive Plan RFP 2023.pdf

The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) will be issuing an RFP for a consultant to develop flood-resilient design solutions for the Navy Yard from Pier 3 to Barry Playground.  Includes coordinating with the National Park Service.  Budget is $1,000,000.

RFP will be available at https://www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement-portal

Yarmouth seeks a consultant for its local comprehensive plan update.  Proposers must have a minimum of five years' experience preparing local comprehensive plans, master plans or major planning studies for other municipalities.

For RFP see https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/Bids.aspx?BidID=339

Holliston, through its Town Administrator, is requesting proposals for a Housing Production Plan consultant to prepare a Housing Production Plan. Questions will be accepted through October 3.

Contact Travis Ahern at ahernt@holliston.k12.ma.us for RFP and to submit questions.