Massport #RFP 27-14

Consulting Services for Sustainable Sidewalks and Urban Tree Planting in Somerville, MA

This opportunity from the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, seeks expert consulting services for the 'Green and Cool Somerville: Sustainable Sidewalks and Trees Project.' - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services, Senior Procurement Manager - Scope of Work: - Planning, assessment, and design for sustainable sidewalks and urban tree planting - Community engagement and development of an assessment report - Preparation of an urban tree planting toolkit and pilot site design for approximately 100 locations - Construction document preparation for pilot sites - Required Expertise: - Landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban forestry, and accessibility - Massachusetts professional licensing required - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on supplier and workforce diversity - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers mentioned - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $170,000 - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is about 8 months, from contract start to completion - Deliverables: - Assessment report, toolkit, pilot project design documents - No physical products or equipment are being procured; focus is on professional services

Description

This solicitation is for the Green and Cool Somerville project focusing on sustainable sidewalks and urban tree planting in constrained streetscapes. The scope includes planning, community engagement, assessment report development, and pilot site design for approximately 100 tree planting locations. The project may require expertise in landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban forestry, and accessibility, with Massachusetts professional licensing. Proposals must include all required documents listed in the checklist and be submitted in sealed packages with separate envelopes for technical and price proposals.

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