Specifications include, but are not limited to: Q qualified firm (“Contractor/Consultant”) to produce the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 5-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2018/2019 thru 2022/2023) and One Year (Annual) Action Plan (FY 2018/2019) in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. The consultant will prepare the Plans for submittal to HUD. The 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will address long/short range plans to identify, including but not limited to, goals and objectives, gaps in services, areas of need, resources, housing, homelessness, improved collaboration/public input process, programs/projects, and other areas as may be identified to assist the City in implementing the CDBG Program. The awarded consultant shall also assist to define and undertake the community/stakeholder participation process. The selected consultant will perform professional services under the supervision of the Special Programs Department.