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

Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission seeks proposals for a transportation study of the Vernon Street Bridge/I-290 Interchange in Worcester. Project, funded by MassDOT UPWP and the Community One Stop for Growth program, will evaluate development options and conceptual designs. Budget is $650,000; completion date Sept. 30, 2026. Optional pre-submission conference Feb. 14.

For RFP contact Yahaira Graxirena at ygraxirena@cmrpc.org 

Westborough is soliciting bids to update the Town's downtown sign bylaw. The goals of this project are to update the sign bylaw to reflect the most up to date case law, to review and streamline the permitting and review process for signage, to make it easy for downtown businesses to understand our requirements, and to allow for creativity and emerging technologies in sign design. Six months; Town allocated $20,000.

For details contact Jenny Gingras, Director of Planning, at  (508) 366-3055, Direct (508) 871-5234, Cell (508) 983-4920

Dept. of Conservation and Recreation issued an Request for Proposals for civil engineering services for a "Pedestrian Safety Improvements Feasibility Study Report" at the Fenway and Park Drive, from Boylston Street to Riverway Connector/former Sears Rotary in Boston. Products include a traffic study and conceptual design plan. Task include civil engineering, traffic engineering, landscape architecture, and permitting services as required. Six months; $100,000.

See COMMBUYS bid #BD-25-1020-DCRCU-DC250-111661 for more info

Fenway_Park_Dr_Ped_Safety_Improvements_Feasibility_Study_Contract_P25-3605-D3A-RFP_Rev.pdf