RFP FOR A CONSULTANT TO Analyze the Inclusionary Zoning Policy of Cambridge, Massachusetts and its impact on Socio-Economic Diversity and Financial Feasibility of Housing Development

The City of Cambridge would like to invite you to submit a proposal for RFP FOR A CONSULTANT TO Analyze the Inclusionary Zoning Policy of Cambridge, Massachusetts and its impact on Socio-Economic Diversity and Financial Feasibility of Housing Development . If submitting electronically, Proposals are to be submitted through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema . If submitting by paper, sealed proposals will be received at the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 or via a Grey locked drop box labeled “Purchasing Dept” located at the rear entrance. Proposals are to be submitted no later than 11:00 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025 .

The City of Cambridge (“City”) is seeking proposals from a consultant or team (“Consultant”) to conduct a study of the impact of new market rate residential development upon housing affordability, housing supply, housing needs, and socio-economic diversity in Cambridge, along with related matters specified below, in order to determine whether there should be changes to Article 11.200 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance (“Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance”).