When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $80,000.

It was issued by Town Of Amherst. The work is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban planning or zoning consultancy with experience in corridor and density analyses. Demonstrated expertise in Massachusetts local regulations and housing market studies. Experience preparing conceptual designs and implementation roadmaps for municipal clients. History of working with local government stakeholders on regulatory coordination and district planning.

Zoning Updates Consultant Service (Due July 7, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Amherst, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: June 20th, 2026Deadline: July 7th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Amherst, MA seeks a consultant to review and recommend zoning updates to support increased housing density and feasible development scenarios. The scope includes technical analysis, market feasibility, and regulatory roadmap development.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 5 years of experience in urban design, neighborhood design guidelines, and community engagement
Must have provided comparable services to at least two communities in the last 5 years, including at least one Massachusetts municipality
Project manager and majority of the team must be available for public meetings on days or evenings
Must provide at least three references from communities where a majority of the design team worked
Must submit one original signed non-price proposal and one original signed price proposal in a separate sealed envelope
Must submit three printed copies of the complete non-price proposal
Must submit one electronic copy of the complete proposal package in PDF format on a USB drive
Must provide proof of insurance coverage including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability

BUDGET

Verified

$80,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Proposals due: July 7th, 2026

Contract awarded: July 2026

Planning Board meetings: June, August, October, and December 2026; February and March 2027

CRC meetings: June 2026 and April 2027

Project completion: June 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 24th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Town Of Amherst

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Amherst, Massachusetts is seeking a consultant to review zoning regulations in a designated corridor, with a primary focus on increasing housing density, exploring the potential establishment of a new district, and developing conceptual designs to illustrate possible development scenarios.

The selected consultant will be responsible for outlining an implementation roadmap, which includes recommending further technical studies, coordinating regulatory processes, and detailing necessary steps to advance the preferred strategy. The scope of work involves reviewing existing documents such as the current zoning bylaw, wetland bylaw, housing production plan, master plan, and prior efforts related to a potential downtown overlay district. Consultants must propose a project area for detailed study and present recommended zoning changes, considering local historic district regulations and design guidelines.

Additionally, the consultant will conduct a high-level analysis of market conditions for multifamily housing and relevant non-residential uses within the project area, emphasizing three specific parcels. A market feasibility assessment of proposed zoning and the identification of major regulatory issues to be addressed in future amendments, such as the relationship to underlying zoning and the site plan review process, will also be required.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $80,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Town Of Amherst. The work is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban planning or zoning consultancy with experience in corridor and density analyses
Demonstrated expertise in Massachusetts local regulations and housing market studies
Experience preparing conceptual designs and implementation roadmaps for municipal clients
History of working with local government stakeholders on regulatory coordination and district planning

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