Specifications include, but are not limited to: A consultant to assist the Bristol Development Authority (BDA) in developing the Community Development Block Grant 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan will require City approvals and certifications before submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15, 2020. Duties will include: Prepare and facilitate community forums and discussion groups, obtaining input to be submitted in written form according to the Citizen Participation Plan to assess community needs. Advise the BDA on research sources to produce the 5-Year Consolidated Plan; be available for (up to nine) review meetings with the BDA Board and Policy Committee (approximately four), the Bristol Planning Commission (up to two), and the Bristol City Council (up to two).