Municipal Housing Development Planning

The contract seeks a subcontractor to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies, zoning analysis, and master planning for affordable housing development in seasonal communities across Massachusetts, with a focus on ensuring compliance with state environmental and housing regulations including MEPA and Chapter 40B. The work will involve evaluating land use suitability, identifying barriers to development, and creating integrated planning frameworks that support sustainable, equitable housing solutions in areas with fluctuating population demands throughout the year. All deliverables must align with local, regional, and state objectives for increasing access to affordable housing while navigating complex regulatory and community engagement challenges. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 541620 for architectural and engineering services, is open for responses until August 29, 2026, with performance centered in Boston. Although the contracting agency is listed as OCDDEPT02 - Livable Communities under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the place of performance is specified as Boston with no further location details provided. There is no set-aside designation, and no point of contact information is included in the data. Subcontractors must be prepared to deliver detailed planning outputs that meet strict statutory requirements, engage with diverse stakeholders, and produce actionable strategies for housing development in areas where seasonal dynamics complicate long-term planning efforts.