Little Rock Littlerock #2026:26

Jonesboro seeks consulting services for its Five-Year CDBG Consolidated Plan

The City of Jonesboro is seeking a consultant to develop its HUD-compliant Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. - Government buyer: City of Jonesboro, Arkansas — Grants and Community Development Department. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, prospective vendors, or named consulting firms are identified in the opportunity. HUD is the federal agency whose planning requirements apply, not a vendor. - Requested service: One engagement to prepare the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, including analysis of demographic, housing, economic, and community-development data; assessment of housing, homelessness, special-needs, and other community needs; resident and stakeholder engagement; surveys; prioritization of needs and goals; and development of the strategic plan, goals, and objectives. - Prepare the plan using HUD’s eCon Planning Suite, coordinate with City staff, support public participation and hearings, incorporate comments, and revise the plan in response to City or HUD feedback. - Qualifications and evaluation: Relevant experience with HUD Community Planning and Development programs, particularly CDBG, Consolidated Plans, and Annual Action Plans, is expected; local-government experience and eCon Planning Suite familiarity are preferred. Proposals are evaluated on qualifications, experience, understanding and approach, schedule, and cost. - Notable requirements: Work must comply with HUD requirements and support public participation. The solicitation does not specify product quantities or part numbers.

Description

The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas Grants and Community Development Department is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, in accordance with applicable HUD requirements. Scope may include reviewing HUD guidance and prior plans, analyzing demographic and housing data, assessing community needs, engaging stakeholders, and preparing the plan in HUD's eCon Planning Suite. Proposals should include qualifications, relevant experience, project approach and timeline, key personnel, references, and proposed fees. Questions are due October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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