Description
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is seeking a contractor to develop a GIS mapping tool to support the equitable siting and permitting processes under the EFSB. The tool, named the MassEnviroScreen, will provide energy project applicants, agencies, and communities with a transparent, user-friendly mapping tool that allows users to visualize and analyze cumulative environmental, public health, and socioeconomic indicators. The contractor will refine and validate the proposed Cumulative Impact Analysis (CIA) methodology, develop and test the mapping tool, and provide training and knowledge transfer to EEA and OEJE staff. The key tasks include:
• Tool Development & Methodological Integration
• Testing and Refinement
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Deliverables such as refined CIA methodology and tool integration, finalized indicator framework and methodology, beta version of the tool, and final tool delivery, documentation, and training.