Massport #27-14

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

The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is seeking consulting services for the 'Green and Cool Somerville: Sustainable Sidewalks and Trees Project.' - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services Department - Senior Procurement Manager: Felisa Grate - Scope of Work: - Planning, design guidance, and research for urban tree planting and sidewalk improvements - Community engagement and pilot site selection - Preparation of construction-ready documents for approximately 100 tree planting sites - Development of an urban tree planting toolkit for internal and public use - Required Expertise: - Landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban forestry - Massachusetts professional licensing required - Notable Requirements: - Coordination with local organizations (e.g., CRWA, MyRWA) - Use of city-provided GIS and infrastructure data - Compliance with Somerville's Living Wage and Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance - Supplier diversity documentation and electronic signature - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified consulting firms - Estimated contract value: $170,000 - Period of performance: Approximately eight months, no option years

Description

This solicitation is for a consulting project to develop planning and design guidance for urban tree planting and sidewalk improvements in Somerville, Massachusetts. The scope includes research, community engagement, and the creation of construction-ready documents for approximately 100 tree planting sites. The project may require expertise in landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban forestry, with Massachusetts professional licensing. The contract period is anticipated from October 19, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

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