Rfp - On-Call Urban Design Consultants

The City of Boston is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish on-call urban design consulting services, with the goal of engaging up to five qualified firms to support various urban planning and design initiatives within Massachusetts. The solicitation, identified by the number BD-25-1142-143-143-116494, was posted on May 12, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for June 16, 2025. The contract scope encompasses a range of service categories including physical impact and ecological analysis, sustainability and resilience planning, urban design and spatial planning, site analysis and architectural testing, as well as graphics and video production. Respondents may apply for any combination of these categories, and the awarded contracts will be for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of a single one-year extension at the discretion of the Planning Department. The procurement is managed through the Massachusetts Small, Local, and Emerging Business (SLED) program, with the Police Department serving as the primary point of contact. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and scale of potential projects. The work will be assigned via discrete work orders, allowing flexibility in project scope and deliverables. The solicitation emphasizes responsible and responsive responses, with the awarded firms expected to support the Planning Department’s urban design initiatives through a variety of specialized services. The formal issue and signing dates for the contract are May 12 and May 19, 2025, respectively, and interested parties are directed to the City of Boston Supplier Portal for detailed bid information and submission procedures.