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Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency Request for Proposals Technical Analysis and Resilient Design Development Options for East Boston’s Waterfront
The Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the Technical Analysis and Resilient Design Development Options for East Boston’s Waterfront (hereinafter, the “Design Services”, or the “Project”). The resulting contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible respondent meeting the quality requirements, satisfying the minimum threshold criteria and submitting the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration the comparative evaluation criteria and fee proposal. The BPDA is requesting proposals from respondents that have prior experience with design, coastal engineering, landscape design, geotechnical and survey, project permitting and cost evaluation, waterfront and land use planning, climate resilience measures and related design solutions and community engagement. The budget for the Project is Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00). The Project must be completed by June 30, 2021. RFP Availability: This RFP package will be available to download on the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested respondents on November 2, 2020, 9:00 A.M at www.bostonplans.org/ work-with-us/procurement. Plan holders shall open and register the information requested for “Technical Analysis and Resilient Design Development Options for East Boston’s Waterfront,” and then follow the prompt to start file download under the “Work with Us” tab. If unable to access the RFP package through the BPDA Procurement Portal, contact the BPDA Procurement Office at 617-918-5273, or via email to [email protected] in order to make alternative arrangements. Proposal Submission Deadline: All responses to this RFP must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on November 20, 2020, to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston Planning & Development Agency, One City Hall Square, Room 910, Boston, MA 02201-1007. Fee proposals must be submitted under separate cover and in a sealed envelope. Respondents who wish to drop off their respective proposal via courier or in person, must follow the operating hours and protocols for public access to City Hall, which are available at: boston.gov/news/covid-19-status-cityboston-departments. The person dropping off the proposal response is instructed to announce to building security that he or she is visiting Paul Caron, Supervisor of Administrative Services at the BPDA (cell phone: 617 906 1775), and then proceed to the BPDA’s office on the 9th floor of City Hall to drop off materials. Please allow time for safety screening at the entrance to City Hall. Absolutely no responses will be accepted after the due date and time. Rule for Award: The resulting contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible respondent meeting the quality requirements, satisfying the minimum threshold criteria and submitting the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration the comparative evaluation criteria and the fee proposal. The BPDA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any minor informalities. The award of this contract is subject to approval by the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board and is contingent on availability of funds.
Brian Connolly, Director of Finance/Chief Procurement Officer
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Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BRA”) Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) Snow Clearance Citywide
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30B, as may be amended, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency, by its Chief Procurement Officer, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) for Snow Clearance Citywide. The awarded contract will be for a term of one (1) year (the initial contract term), with two one (1) year extension options that may be exercised at the sole discretion of the BRA. In the event the BRA exercises both options, the contract term shall be three (3) years. TIME AND PLACE FOR FILING BIDS: All bids shall be filed with the BRA before 4:30 P.M. on November 24, 2020 at Boston City Hall, Room 910, Boston, MA 02201 by either mail, via courier or in person. If submitted by mail, bids must be received by the BRA at the time and place for filing the bid as indicated in the IFB document. Bidders who wish to drop off their bids via courier or in person, must follow the operating hours and protocols for public access to City Hall, which are available at: boston.gov/news/covid-19-statuscity-boston-departments. The person dropping off the bid is instructed to announce to building security that he or she is visiting Paul Caron, Supervisor of Administrative Services at the BPDA (cell phone: 617 906 1775), and then proceed to the BPDA’s office on the 9th floor of City Hall to drop off the bid. Please allow time for safety screening at the entrance to City Hall. The BRA will hold a virtual bid opening by livestreaming and recording the event, with no in-person participation, following the COVID-19 guidance from the Office of the Inspector General. The respective bids will be opened forthwith and read aloud at 4:30 P.M. on November 24, 2020. Bidders can access the livestream IFB opening on the link below:
• https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-tqD4rE0ewy8z-Rq-85dXbtv5LrcJg
Attendees of the livestream IFB opening must pre-register. Attendees shall include their name, phone number, email address, and the entity they are representing. The information requested is for the purpose of documenting the attendees of the webcast. The video and the sign-in sheet bid day forms will be posted on the BRA Portal no later than forty-eight (48) hours from the IFB opening. Absolutely no responses will be accepted after the due date and time. IFB PACKAGE: The IFB package, including sitemap(s) and requirements for this project, will be available to download on the BRA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested bidders on November 9, 2020, 9:00 A.M. at www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement. Plan holders shall open and register the information requested for “Snow Clearance Citywide,” and then follow the prompt to start file download under the “Work with Us” tab. If unable to access the IFB package through the BRA Procurement Portal, contact the BRA Procurement Office at 617-918-5273, or via email to [email protected] in order to make alternative arrangements. A virtual pre-bid conference will be held on November 12, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. using the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/ register/vJIsf-Cgrz8uHicA70DJFiU3vdyLDFNe7FI
After registering, interested attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Participation at the prebid conference is optional; however, all bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Bidders are also encouraged to visit/view the properties based on the site list provided in Exhibit A. To schedule site access and visits of BRA owned properties citywide prior to submitting a bid, please send an email to the BRA Procurement Office at [email protected]. Susan Downs should be copied on the email to the BRA Procurement Office. Ms. Downs’ email address is [email protected]. RULE FOR AWARD: The BRA will award the resulting contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid for the initial contract term. The BRA reserves the right to waive any and all minor informalities in the bidding or reject any and all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. The award of this contract is subject to the approval of the BRA Board, and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Brian Connolly, Director of Finance/Chief Procurement Officer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU20C0267CA
CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the matter of: Jahiree Andrew Ricardo Durham
A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been filed by Jahiree Andrew Ricardo Durham of Boston, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to:
Frost Rael Milan
IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Suffolk Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/27/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 21, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU19C0608CA
CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
In the matter of: Ada Ryan Roobian
A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Ada Ryan Roobian requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to:
Ada Ryan Fahy
IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Suffolk Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/26/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 15, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU19C0610CA
CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
In the matter of: John Ryan Roobian
A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by John Ryan Roobian requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to:
John Ryan Fahy
IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Suffolk Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/26/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 15, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU20P1987GD
Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304
In the matter of: Leandro Carranza Of: XX, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Boston M Center of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Leandro Carranza is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.
You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/04/2020. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 23, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU20P1859EA
Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication
Estate of: George L. Jordan Date of Death: 01/16/2018
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Jovan Jordan-Whitter of Hamilton Parish, BM requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Michael P Friedman of Boston, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/03/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.
UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 22, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU20P1970EA
Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication
Estate of: Carmen Gloria Francis-Clarke Also known as: Carmen Francis Clarke Date of Death: 09/01/2006
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Terry N D Francis of Boston, MA and Neville Francis of Marshfield, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Terry N D Francis of Boston, MA and Neville Francis of Marshfield, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration.
IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/03/2020. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.
UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 22, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU20P1623GD
Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304
In the matter of: Jane M Ross Of: Dorchester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Jill Ross of Roxbury, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Jane M Ross is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Jill Ross of Roxbury, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.
You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/02/2020. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 21, 2020 Felix D. Arroyo Register of Probate