Downtown Waterfront Design & Use Guidelines (CBR 24752)

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Request for Proposals (“RFP”)
Downtown Waterfront Design & Use Guidelines (CBR 24752)

Contact Information
Chris Busch
617-918-4451
chris.busch@boston.gov

The Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for consulting services for the development of the Downtown Waterfront Design & Use Guidelines (CBR 24752) (the “Project”). The BPDA is requesting proposals from consultants and/or consultant teams that have prior experience with architecture and design, landscape design; waterfront and land use planning; climate resiliency measures and related design solutions at the parcel and district scale; community engagement; and graphic design production. The budget for the Project is $200,000.00. The project is not expected to exceed six (6) months. RFP Availability: This RFP will be available starting at 9:00 A.M. on August 31, 2020 through download from the BPDA’s website (http://www.bostonplans.org). Click on ”Work with Us,” and click the ”Procurement” page for the Downtown Waterfront Design and Use Guidelines. The RFP will also be available from the Office of the Secretary, Boston Planning & Development Agency, One City Hall Square, Room 910, Boston, MA 02201-1007. Proposal Submission Deadline: All responses to this RFP must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on October 2, 2020, to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston Planning & Development Agency, One City Hall Square, Room 910, Boston, MA 02201-1007. Fee proposals must be submitted under separate cover and in a sealed envelope. Respondents shall drop off their proposal via courier or in person, following the operating hours and protocols for public access to City Hall, which are available at boston.gov/news/covid-19-status-city-boston-departments. Absolutely no responses will be accepted after the due date and time. Rule for Award: The resulting contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible respondent meeting the quality requirements, satisfying the minimum threshold criteria and submitting the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration the comparative evaluation criteria, and the fee proposal. Respondents meeting the minimum threshold criteria and quality requirements will be interviewed as part of the evaluation process. The BPDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor informalities. The award of this contract is subject to approval by the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board and is contingent on availability of funds.

Brian Connolly – Director of Finance/Chief Procurement Officer