Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor will provide consultation services, including regulatory and policy-based guidance, pertaining to the Commission's various housing programs. Services may include, but not be limited to the following, on an as-needed basis: 1. Provide technical assistance, best practices and strategic planning solutions on matters related to the Commission’s housing programs as needed. 2. Provide technical assistance and strategic best practices for use of MTW funding and restrictions. 3. Assist with written requests to HUD for MTW initiatives, or exception waivers of HUD policies and regulations. 4. Audit current housing programs’ policies, procedures, and forms to ensure they comply with local, state, federal/HUD guidelines. 5. Provide technical assistance on matters related to the PBV program, including but not limited to: a. HUD regulations and flexibilities. b. Perform operational assessment of PBV operations. c. Survey of current PBV partners regarding current processes and barriers. d. Perform assessment of operations with selected PBV partners. e. Develop Leasing Guide for SDHC and PBV partners. 6. Provide Reports of Observations and Recommendations. 7. Update existing written procedures. 8. Provide housing program training to Commission staff and partners. 9. Provide industry best practices to enhance SDHC housing programs.