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Division of Ecological Restoration

FY2027 Transitional Crossing Site Selections

Due
Dec 2, 2026
Questions due
Nov 10, 2026
Budget
$150,000 – $250,000
Estimate
Contract
8 months
Location
  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted
Nov 3, 2026
Category
Environmental, Water & Energy

SUMMARY

The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration is seeking applications from municipalities for waterway crossing sites to conduct preliminary design studies for potential replacement projects.
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DESCRIPTION

The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is soliciting applications from Massachusetts municipalities for waterway crossing sites to perform preliminary design studies. These studies will focus on Transitional Crossings—culverts, streams, or other watercourses landward of the intertidal zone that are expected to be impacted by climate change and sea-level rise by 2100. Selected sites will receive technical assistance from DER and qualified contractors to produce a brief report and preliminary design plans. The goal is to gather information for future ecological restoration, marsh migration, and climate adaptation planning. The contract status for selected sites will expire on June 30, 2027, with a potential one-year renewal option for fiscal year 2028.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a Commonwealth of Massachusetts municipality
  • Crossing must be located within the projected Transitional Zone
  • Crossing must be municipally owned
  • Must provide a signed access agreement for each municipal owner
  • Project must be in an early planning stage and not previously awarded Transitional Crossing funding by DER
  • Project must not have submitted any permits or be in the permit process
  • Existing structure must not have spans greater than 20 feet or be categorized as a National Bridge Inventory structure

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TIMELINE

Bid Release Date: November 3rd, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Questions: November 10th, 2026

Official Answers for Bid Q&A published: November 17th, 2026

Deadline for Quotes/Bid Responses: December 2nd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Division of Ecological Restoration

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Division of Ecological Restoration. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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