RFP for preparation of 2025-2029 consolidated plan

Cumberland County, North Carolina is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit qualified consultants to assist in preparing and submitting its next 5-year Consolidated Plan (FY2025-2029) and Annual Action Plan (PY2025-2026) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The selected consultant will be required to provide a project report that meets federal regulatory requirements, including a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The consultant must deliver the draft report by April 1, 2025 and the final report by April 15, 2025 to allow time for the remainder of the Consolidated Planning process. Proposals will be evaluated based on the consultant's experience, personnel, schedule, approach, cost, and use of minority contractors. The County requires compliance with all applicable federal and state equal opportunity, affirmative action, and minority representation laws.

This RFP is open to all qualified consultants, and the County encourages participation from disadvantaged enterprises. The County has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The available budget range for this project has not been specified in the RFP documents.