RFP CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan

The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop its five‑year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan (2027‑2031), the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan, and an AFFH analysis. The consultant will conduct needs assessments, market analyses, strategic planning, public engagement (including bilingual surveys and multiple public meetings), and will enter all data into HUD’s eCon Planning Suite for final HUD submission by June 2 2027. The work must be completed within a tight schedule, with a draft plan due March 19 2027 and final submission in May‑June 2027. • Prepare narrative sections, data analysis, and maps for the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and AFFH component. • Conduct extensive public outreach: at least two public hearings, two community meetings, one stakeholder focus group, and a bilingual survey targeting 300 responses. • Perform needs assessment (housing, homelessness, economic development) and market analysis covering housing stock and related assets. • Directly input all deliverables into HUD’s IDIS eCon Planning Suite. • Deliver draft plan by March 19 2027; incorporate public comments and achieve final adoption by May 2027. • Provide a fixed‑price fee proposal with detailed task breakdowns.