Economic Development And Industrial Corporation Of Boston D/B/A Boston Planning And Development Agency Board Of Directors Meeting
The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston D/B/A Boston Planning & Development Agency Board of Directors Meeting will take place on September 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting will be televised on Boston City TV (Xfinity Channel 26, RCN Channel 13, and Verizon Fios Channel 962) and livestreamed on Boston.gov. Members of the Public may participate in person at the BPDA Board Room, Boston City Hall, Room 900, 9th Floor, Boston, MA, or may participate virtually via Zoom.
Discussion Topics
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Agenda
MINUTES
1. Request authorization for the approval of the Minutes of the August 14, 2025, Board Meeting.
LICENSE AGREEMENT/LEASE/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT/EASEMENT
2. Request authorization for EDIC-owned properties to be included in a joint request for proposals with the City of Boston to seek bids relating to vending services in connection with the Sail 250 event in 2026.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/INVITATION FOR BIDS/CONTRACTS/GRANTS
3. Request authorization to issue an Invitation for Bids for Arborist services on EDIC-owned properties in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park for a period of 3 years, with 2 one-year extension term options.
4. Request authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for a contractor to provide Outreach, Recruitment, and Career Exploration services to support the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
5. Request authorization to (1) award a $500,000 grant from previously accepted ARPA funds to BDC Community Capital; and (2) enter into a grant agreement outlining the use and conditions of the funds to support small business lending and financial assistance for Boston-based businesses, particularly those in neighborhoods vulnerable to displacement.
6. Personnel