SMALL MULTIFAMILY GUIDEBOOK

The scope of work is further detailed in the specifications and includes, but is not limited to the

following: The Planning Department is seeking a vendor to develop a Guidebook focused on

Small Multifamily Housing that provides practical, design-forward guidance for developers,

architects, and community partners that will lead to projects that are well-suited to

Boston’s neighborhood contexts. The Guidebook should include: 1. Designs that reflect the

City’s goals for high-quality, accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing across all the

City’s neighborhoods and 2. Development models that take into account code requirements and

market conditions. This Guidebook will become a resource for CDCs, land trusts, other

mission-driven housing partners, and developers who are ready to build these types of projects

but need a clear roadmap. The contract will be nine (9) months.

Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on Monday August 18, 2025 via the City’s

Supplier Portal at boston.gov/supplierportal (Bid Event EV00016194). Refer to Section V of the

RFP for complete information on the submission process and details.

Kairos Shen, Chief Of Planning