RFP - Port Norfolk Flood Resilience Audit and Retrofit

The City of Boston Planning Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP EV00016549) for the Port Norfolk Flood Resilience Audit and Retrofit project, with the solicitation officially posted on December 1, 2025. This solicitation seeks qualified firms to conduct home assessment services focused on evaluating flood vulnerabilities in residential structures within the Port Norfolk neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The effort aims to support the city’s broader flood mitigation and resilience initiatives by identifying structural weaknesses and proposing retrofit solutions to enhance flood resistance. Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the City of Boston Supplier Portal by January 8, 2026, no later than 12:00 pm. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Stephanie Silva, reachable via email or phone, while Kairos Shen, Chief of Planning, is the signing official. The solicitation covers engineering services under NAICS code 541330 but does not specify contract type, pricing, or detailed evaluation criteria within the provided documents. The scope of work involves on-site comprehensive flood resilience audits and the development of retrofit recommendations intended to mitigate flood risks. While no specific technical standards or formal inspection criteria are explicitly cited, compliance with applicable city and state regulations is implicit. This RFP includes no identified contract clauses, special contract requirements, subcontracting goals, or mandatory certifications in the available materials. Proposal submissions are required solely via the City Supplier Portal, with no physical submissions or attachments referenced. Key administrative and procedural details such as the period of performance, contract value, payment instructions, and evaluation factors are either not provided or remain accessible only through the complete solicitation on the official procurement portal.