RFP CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan

The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Grants and Community Development Department is seeking qualified consulting firms or individuals to assist the City in the preparation of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The Consolidated Plan will cover a five-year planning period and will be prepared in accordance with applicable requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The selected consultant will work closely with City staff, community stakeholders, residents, service providers, and other interested parties throughout the planning process.

The selected consultant will be expected to provide professional services that may include, but are not limited to:

• Review of applicable HUD regulations, guidance, and prior City Consolidated Plan documents;
• Analysis of demographic, housing, economic, and community development data;
• Identification and assessment of housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development needs;
• Community and stakeholder engagement, including public meetings and/or focus groups;
• Development and administration of community needs surveys, as appropriate;
• Assistance with identifying and prioritizing community development needs and goals;
• Development of the Five-Year Strategic Plan and associated goals and objectives;
• Preparation of the Consolidated Plan in HUD's eCon Planning Suite;
• Coordination with City staff throughout the planning and review process;
• Assistance with public participation and required public hearings and comment periods;
• Incorporation of public and stakeholder input into the final plan; and
• Revisions necessary to address City and/or HUD comments prior to final approval.

The selected consultant will prepare all narrative sections, complete data analysis, manage public engagement, and handle data entry in HUD's eCon Planning Suite.

**Submission method:** Mail to City of Jonesboro – Grants and Community Development, Attn: Selina Wallis, CDBG Program Manager, 300 S Church St, Suite 400, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The RFP number (2026:26) must be annotated on the outside of the envelope.

Proposals will be accepted no later than **November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.** Questions will be accepted no later than **October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.**

The City intends to select a consultant based on qualifications, experience, demonstrated understanding of the project, proposed approach and schedule, and cost.

Evaluation Criteria

| Evaluation Criterion | Maximum Points |
| --- | --- |
| Firm Experience & Past Performance (HUD Con Plan expertise) | 30 Points |
| Qualifications of Key Staff & IDIS Knowledge | 25 Points |
| Technical Approach & Public Engagement Strategy | 20 Points |
| Schedule & Feasibility to Meet June 2, 2027 Deadline | 15 Points |
| Cost Reasonableness & Fee Structure | 10 Points |
| Total Score Possible | 100 Points |

Proposals must not exceed 25 pages (excluding cover page, resumes, and fee proposal).