January 14, 2026
MassTech on behalf of MBI is issuing Request for Proposals ("RFP") to solicit responses from qualified consultants with demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance and monitoring under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA”) and related Environmental and Historic Preservation (“EHP”) as required under the BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) on June 6, 2025 (“Restructuring Policy Notice”) and all other applicable notices and guidance issued by NTIA. MBI is seeking external expertise to support MBI (acting on behalf of the Executive Office of Economic Development) to fulfill its role and responsibilities as Joint Lead Agency with NTIA to ensure that BEAD subgrantees satisfy all NEPA and EHP obligations and requirements for BEAD-funded deployment projects as well as support related activities undertaken by MBI to facilitate efficient and timely permitting of such projects.