Trust asks RFP to require consultant cost estimates and decision matrix for housing projects

Oct 14, 2026

Members asked that consultants include order‑of‑magnitude cost estimates for project types and a decision rubric linking problems to recommended tools so the town can prioritize scarce staff and financial resources.

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Elaine and other members urged the RFP to ask consultants for cost‑per‑unit and staffing estimates so Eastham can compare approaches. "What is the approximate cost? You keep, like, cost per housing unit, and that might... Where I'm going is affordability for the town," Elaine said, explaining that different interventions carry vastly different price tags and staffing needs.

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