EOED PRF76 MDI Consultant RFQ

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a state-approved consultant listed on Statewide Contract PRF76 to develop a strategy to enhance the collaboration and efficiencies among three key state initiatives - the MA Downtown Initiative (MDI), the MA Cultural Council's Cultural Districts Initiative (CDI), and MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI). The selected consultant will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the programmatic approaches of the three entities, compiling an inventory of district designations and regional/statewide agencies offering support to downtowns, and developing a strategic plan with recommendations on how the three organizations can collaborate to further the efforts of communities and municipalities across the Commonwealth. The anticipated contract term is 12 months, with the potential for two additional one-year renewals, and the estimated value of the procurement is $50,000, with the potential for additional phases up to a maximum of $150,000.

This RFQ is restricted to bidders on the PRF76 Statewide Contract, with preference given to vendors with a physical office in Massachusetts, minority- and women-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms. Bidders must submit their responses through the Commonwealth's online procurement system, COMMBUYS, by the August 26, 2024 deadline. The pricing terms and requirements are outlined in the RFQ documentation, and the successful bidder will be required to meet an annual supplier diversity spending commitment of at least 1% of contract sales with certified diverse businesses.