Cannabis Equity Program Engineering TA

The City of Boston's Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion is seeking competitive quotes from engineering professionals to provide technical assistance to cannabis business owners in the Boston Cannabis Equity Program, with quotes due December 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Vendors must hold active Massachusetts Professional Engineer registration in good standing and demonstrate at least three years of experience serving diverse businesses including cannabis enterprises, with documented knowledge of Boston's Inspectional Services Division processes and cannabis regulations. Two to three professional references, evidence of comparable completed projects, and documentation of educational credentials and examination passage (FE and PE exams through NCEES) are required.

Services include one-on-one engineering guidance on facility design and layout, HVAC systems, water management solutions, electrical systems, security systems, environmental compliance, energy efficiency, traffic studies, and distance certifications; workshops and technical assistance events; and development of guidance materials for navigating the City's permitting processes. The scope addresses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services tailored to cannabis-specific engineering challenges.

The contract runs from December 21, 2026 through February 28, 2028 with a maximum budget of $30,000. Payment is project-based upon satisfactory completion of deliverables, invoiced through the Cannabis Equity Program Manager. All quoted prices must include travel, administrative time, and incidental expenses with no additional reimbursements permitted.

Award goes to the lowest-priced qualified bidder. Vendors must comply with the Boston Jobs and Living Wage Ordinance and Heat Illness Protection Ordinance. An optional virtual Q&A session is scheduled for November 9, 2026. Deliverables are due December 6, 2026, shipped to 26 Court Street, 6th Floor Lower Level, Boston, MA 02114.