SLED Opportunity · MASSACHUSETTS · TOWN AND COUNTY OF NANTUCKET
AI Summary
The Town of Nantucket seeks proposals for a Climate & Sustainability Plan to address climate impacts and sustainability goals. The project involves community engagement, climate risk assessments, and actionable recommendations. Proposals will be evaluated on experience, project understanding, team qualifications, and deliverables. Submission requires detailed technical and price proposals.
The Town of Nantucket, through its Natural Resources Department, invites qualified responders to submit bids for Nantucket Climate & Sustainability Plan. This Request for Proposals is made in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 30B Section 6.
The Town of Nantucket is located within the County of Nantucket. The Town functions under a Town Manager/Select Board form of government. The Select Board operates under a Charter and enacts policies intended to promote and enhance the general welfare of the Town. In addition to customary municipal operations, the Town operates a skilled nursing facility, a public school system, two wastewater treatment facilities, a housing department, and a solid waste facility.
The Town of Nantucket is located 30 miles off the south coast of Cape Cod. It was settled in 1659 and incorporated in 1671. The Town has an annual year-round population of approximately 20,000 and up to 80,000 seasonal residents. The island is 14 miles in length and 3 1/2 miles wide. Nantucket is comprised of residential, commercial, and large tracts of undeveloped land, including a state forest. Transportation routes include a busy airport, a thriving seaport, and a locally maintained road system which includes urban, suburban and rural road systems.
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Ability of the organization to complete this project on time (personnel abilities, size, resources)
Plan to complete project on schedule (timeline, time on island, methodology, etc.)
Experience with municipalities comparable to Nantucket or larger.
Provide proof that the business or members of the business, as currently constituted, has been regularly and actively engaged on a full-time basis in the type of work described in the section of this RFP entitled “SCOPE OF WORK” for a minimum of the past three (3) years. Such proof must include contact information for all businesses or entities for whom the offeror has performed services over the past three (3) years.
The understanding and demonstrated ability to deliver on Scope of Work as outlined herein.
o Highly Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to significantly exceed stated criteria in a way that is beneficial to the Town of Nantucket. This rating indicates a consistently outstanding level of quality, with very little or no risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. There are no weaknesses.
o Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a generally better than acceptable quality, with little risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Weaknesses, if any, are very minor and not material to the Response. Correction of the weaknesses would not be necessary before the Response would be considered further.
o Not advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to possibly meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a level of risk to the Town. Weaknesses exist but may be corrected through requests for clarification.
o Unacceptable: The Proposer did not address the criterion.
Include experience with planning outreach and implementation for similar planning efforts focused on climate impacts and sustainability planning.
o Highly Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to significantly exceed stated criteria in a way that is beneficial to the Town of Nantucket. This rating indicates a consistently outstanding level of quality, with very little or no risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. There are no weaknesses.
o Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a generally better than acceptable quality, with little risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Weaknesses, if any, are very minor and not material to the Response. Correction of the weaknesses would not be necessary before the Response would be considered further.
o Not advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to possibly meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a level of risk to the Town. Weaknesses exist but may be corrected through requests for clarification.
o Unacceptable: The Proposer did not address the criterion.
Include professional background, qualifications, experience, caliber and availability of the Project Leader and key staff for the project. Describe the percentage of time to be committed to the project by the key members of the project team. Project Organizational Chart and describe team organization, listing key individuals.
o Highly Advantageous: The proposal demonstrates an exceptionally qualified and well-structured project team with extensive, directly relevant experience in climate planning, greenhouse gas inventories, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategy. Team members bring complementary expertise, clearly defined roles, and a strong track record of successful, comparable projects. The team structure reflects a high level of coordination, capacity, and availability to meet project demands, with key personnel actively engaged throughout all phases.
o Advantageous: The proposal presents a qualified project team with relevant experience in climate and sustainability planning and related disciplines. Team roles and responsibilities are generally well-defined, and the team demonstrates the capacity to complete the work. While experience and structure are solid, there may be some gaps in specialization, depth, or direct relevance to similar projects.
o Not advantageous: The proposal presents a project team with limited or insufficient relevant experience in key areas required for the project. Roles and responsibilities may be unclear or inadequately defined, and the team may lack the demonstrated capacity, coordination, or expertise necessary to successfully deliver the scope of work.
o Unacceptable: The Proposer did not address the criterion.
The proposer's Plan for Service and ability to furnish key deliverables which may include overviews or possible examples on:
o Highly Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to significantly exceed stated criteria in a way that is beneficial to the Town of Nantucket. This rating indicates a consistently outstanding level of quality, with very little or no risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. There are no weaknesses.
o Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a generally better than acceptable quality, with little risk that this Proposer would fail to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Weaknesses, if any, are very minor and not material to the Response. Correction of the weaknesses would not be necessary before the Response would be considered further.
o Not advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to possibly meet the stated criteria. This rating indicates a level of risk to the Town. Weaknesses exist but may be corrected through requests for clarification.
o Unacceptable: The Proposer did not address the criterion.
The proposer has included a sample of a completed Climate Action/Sustainability Plan showing clear measurable action items or goals.
o Highly Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported a comprehensive, municipality-focused climate action and sustainability framework that is considered to significantly exceed stated criteria in a way that is beneficial to the Town of Nantucket. The approach includes clear strategies for greenhouse gas reduction, climate resilience, measurable goals, and implementation planning, and demonstrates strong alignment with applicable standards and best practices. A prior municipal climate or sustainability plan is provided as a sample deliverable and reflects an outstanding level of quality.
o Advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to meet the stated criteria. The framework addresses key elements such as emissions reduction, resilience, and implementation planning, and is appropriate for municipal application. A prior plan is provided and demonstrates acceptable quality.
o Not advantageous: The Proposer has presented and supported an approach that is considered to possibly meet the stated criteria. The framework lacks clarity, measurable goals, or a practical implementation approach for a municipal setting, or shows limited alignment with best practices. A prior plan is incomplete, or of limited relevance or quality.
o Unacceptable: The Proposer did not address the criterion.
Provide proof that the business or members of the business, as currently constituted, has been regularly and actively engaged on a full-time basis in the type of work described in the section of this RFP entitled “Scope of Work” for a minimum of the past three (3) years. Such proof must include contact information for all owners for whom the offeror has performed services over the past three (3) years.
Please upload the complete Technical Proposal for this project as described in the Section "Proposal Submission" and "Proposal Evaluation Criteria - Minimum Quality Requirements"
DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRICING INFORMATION. Please complete the "Price Proposal" section of the RFP.
The Responder must complete the pricing table in the "Price Proposal" section. Please upload the complete Price Proposal with a breakdown of services for this project as described in Section 3 of the RFP.
Please upload the complete Price Proposal with a breakdown of services for this project as described in Section 3 of the RFP.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. FAILURE TO SIGN AND UPLOAD BOTH FORMS WILL DISQUALIFY THE SUBMISSION PER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS.
Proof of financial stability shall be in the form of a bank reference or audited financial statements of the business entity.
Insurance Required: Proposers shall obtain and maintain at its expense and from insurance companies of a Best Rating of A or better, which are licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, insurance as set forth below.
Please upload your proof of insurance.
Signature page from the Town's contract, signed by an authorized individual as a good faith statement that the Contractor is willing to enter into the Town's standard contract form. Please see Sample Agreement in ATTACHMENT A.
Please upload a completed W-9 Form if you have not worked with the Town of Nantucket in the past. The W-9 will be used to set up the Contractor as a Vendor for the Town of Nantucket.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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