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EDA approves $18,000 public‑engagement add‑on for Crawford Bay waterfront RFQ
Summary
The Development Authority authorized an $18,000 contract add‑on for AECOM to deliver two public workshops, outreach and a six‑month microsite to support RFQ development for the Crawford Bay waterfront; the measure passed 6–1 amid questions about the microsite cost and requests for an itemized breakdown.
The Portsmouth Development Authority on Nov. 18 authorized an $18,000 add‑on to AECOM’s consulting contract to fund two public engagement workshops, advertising, surveys and a six‑month project microsite to support solicitation for the Crawford Bay waterfront.
The vote, 6–1, will raise AECOM’s contract from $169,610 to $187,610 if the board’s direction is implemented. Staff said the add‑on was proposed to broaden public engagement beyond council and stakeholder meetings and to support RFQ development and solicitation work scheduled for early 2026.
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