Specifications include, but are not limited to: A consultant (contractor) to assist DSHA in its comprehensive review and revision of the QAP. The goal is for the new QAP to be effective in January, 2018 and applicable for the 2018 competition for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and financing of multifamily developments via the State’s housing trust fund known as HDF, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), and the HOME Investment Partnership program, as well as the award of any such funds occurring after the effective date of the QAP. Research will include, but not be limited to, the following areas: IRS requirements; LIHTC allocations and pools; Threshold requirements; Ranking and points categories; Application processes, including the application, attachment requirements and procedures