298-RFP-HUDConPlan-FY24

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop a Five-Year Strategic Plan (Consolidated Plan) for HUD Program Years 2025-2029 and the First-Year Annual Action Plan for HUD Program Years 2025-2026. This Request for Proposals (RFP) covers the jurisdictions of the City of Asheville and Buncombe County. The consultant will be responsible for delivering the Consolidated Plan and First-Year Annual Action Plan, which will outline the goals, priorities, and strategies for using HUD grant funds to address housing and community development needs in the region. Key objectives include conducting a thorough needs assessment, engaging with stakeholders, and aligning the plans with local and regional priorities. Proposals are due by June 14, 2024, and the project is scheduled to start on July 8, 2024.

The City of Asheville's Asheville Business Inclusion Policy encourages participation from women and minority-owned businesses (MWBE) in procurement opportunities. Proposers are invited to provide proof of MWBE status and become certified as an MWBE vendor with the City. The City also has a drug-free workplace policy that prospective contractors must comply with. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no budget range is provided. However, the City prohibits contracting with persons or firms delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City.