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

Hubbardston zoning bylaw revision and subdivision regulations rewrite

**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-26-1537-HUBBD-DPW02-135252
**NAICS:** 541320, 541330

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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