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Merrimack Valley - Ferryboat Business Plan

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BD-25-1903-MVPC1-MVPC1-118812State & Local

Submission Closed08/18/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Merrimack Valley - Ferryboat Business Plan contract is a project initiated by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) to develop a comprehensive business plan for an electric passenger ferry service in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. The selected respondent will be responsible for completing all technical tasks and deliverables outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes detailed planning and analysis to support the implementation of the ferry service. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is aimed at supporting sustainable transportation initiatives within the state. The solicitation was publicly posted on July 15, 2025, with a response deadline of August 18, 2025. The project falls under the NAICS code 541618, which pertains to other management consulting services, indicating a focus on strategic planning and consulting expertise. The primary point of contact for this project is Jenifer Dunlap, reachable via email at j [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The contract is managed by the Massachusetts-based MVPC, and interested parties can access additional details through the provided online link.

General Info

Agency

Massachusetts → Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (Legacy)

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

MeVa Ferryboat Business Plan RFP

20 pages · rfp

High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 18

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/18/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts → Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (Legacy)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Massachusetts → Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (Legacy)

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Jenifer Dunlap

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The MeVa Ferryboat Business Plan is a joint initiative between the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) to produce a business plan for an electric passenger ferry serving the Merrimack Valley. The respondent will complete all tasks listed in section IV. TECHNICAL TASKS AND DELIVERABLES of this RFP.

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