27-06 Eastern Gateway Design Guideline Development

The Town of Reading, Massachusetts is soliciting proposals for Eastern Gateway Design Guideline Development under Contract No. 27-06, with sealed proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026. The Town issued the solicitation as a Request for Proposal under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B. The source names no set-aside or preference program.

The Town seeks a consultant to develop design guidelines for the Eastern Gateway area. Proposers must submit on Town-furnished forms in a sealed envelope marked with the proposer's name, address, telephone number, and contract number. Proposals must be delivered by mail or in person to the Town Clerk's Office, Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867. Emailed and faxed proposals are not accepted.

Solicitation documents are available at no charge on the Town's bid website, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on November 9, 2026. Proposers must check that website for addenda or modifications. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award based on factors beyond price, including the entirety of information provided and the evaluation criteria, at the Town Manager's sole judgment. Because the service is exempt from bidding laws, the Town may negotiate price and terms with any selected proposer.