Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1537-HUBBD-DPW02-135252

Hubbardston zoning bylaw revision and subdivision regulations rewrite

The Town of Hubbardston is seeking planning expertise to modernize its zoning bylaw and rewrite its subdivision regulations. - Government buyer: Town of Hubbardston, Massachusetts; HUBBDPW Department of Public Works. The work is supported through the Community Planning Grant program. - Procurement: One professional planning services engagement covering zoning revisions, subdivision regulation updates, public engagement, and adoption support. No OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named. - Zoning work: Conduct a legal and technical audit and revise definitions, dimensional standards, the use table, eco-tourism and agricultural accessory-use provisions, and permitting processes. Prepare associated zoning maps and amendments. - Subdivision work: Rewrite standards for stormwater, roadways, access, and environmental review; update application forms, checklists, and review procedures. - Engagement and deliverables: Use at least three public-engagement methods, including a focus group with Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals members. Provide annotated and redlined drafts, change memoranda, hearing and adoption materials, plain-language summaries, and editable source files and PDFs; coordinate with stakeholders and support adoption. - Working requirements: Hold biweekly virtual check-ins, attend at least four evening meetings, and make at least two in-person appearances before the Planning Board or Select Board. - Budget and timing: The project budget is capped at $120,000, with approximately 100 hours of Town staff support anticipated. Work is expected to begin after contract execution and finish by mid-2027; no option years or annual subscription are indicated.

Description

The Town of Hubbardston seeks professional planning services for substantive revisions to its Zoning Bylaw and a rewrite of its Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land. Work includes a legal and technical audit, public engagement, revisions to zoning standards and provisions, updated subdivision requirements, and support for adoption. The project budget must not exceed $120,000, and work must be substantially complete by June 15, 2027. The Town intends to present zoning articles for adoption at the Spring 2027 Annual Town Meeting.

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