Advisory Services for Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS) RFR

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, is seeking advisory services to support the Massachusetts Integrated Land Use Strategy (MILUS) project. The selected vendor will provide expertise in land-use planning, research, and policy analysis to guide the Commonwealth's future land-use decisions. The scope of work includes providing strategic input, facilitating multi-stakeholder discussions, and delivering high-quality deliverables on schedule. The vendor will work with the MILUS Steering Committee, Integration Team, and topical workgroups to advance the project's goals. Key aspects of the job include: • Research and policy analysis on land use, conservation, housing, economic development, and energy siting • Legal and institutional advisory services on Massachusetts land-use law and regulatory frameworks • Cross-sector integration support and facilitation of multi-stakeholder discussions • Capacity building and provision of training and guidance to the MILUS project team • Development of policy briefs, equity assessments, and scenario analyses to support the project's goals