When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $175,000.

It was issued by Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Technical Assistance for Seasonal Communities (Due October 30, 2026)

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: October 9, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is seeking qualified consultants to provide implementation-oriented technical assistance to designated and prospective Seasonal Communities in Massachusetts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a bidder on Statewide Contract PRF76: Management Consultants, Program Coordinators and Planners Services, Category 6 Planning, Zoning and Development Consulting Services
Must have at least five years of experience in Massachusetts land use, zoning, municipal planning, community development, housing, or a closely related field
Must demonstrate knowledge of Massachusetts land use law and municipal zoning
Must have experience in community planning, facilitation, public presentation, and stakeholder engagement
Must have capacity to provide regular in-person, field services across the proposed service area, including ferry travel and evening meetings
Must submit two samples of completed projects demonstrating competency in activities similar to the scope of services, with at least one sample related to SC tools
Must submit resumes for all individuals likely to play a role in providing technical assistance

BUDGET

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$175,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

COMMBUYS post: October 9th, 2026

Bidder questions due: October 16th, 2026

Department response: October 20th, 2026

Bidder RFQ response due: October 30th, 2026

Notice of apparent successful bidder(s) posted: November 5th, 2026

Contract award (Estimated): November 12th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

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DESCRIPTION

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) is soliciting proposals for technical assistance to support Seasonal Communities (SCs) in Massachusetts. The scope includes planning and process support, community needs assessment, outreach, education, and assistance with SC-specific tools such as zoning implementation, housing trusts, and grant navigation. The work requires regular in-person field presence in regions including the Berkshires, Cape Cod, the Islands, Franklin County, and specific municipalities in Essex County. The initial contract term runs from approximately November 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $175,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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