Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Board seeks consulting services that will assist the TIRZ Board: In implementing the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Downtown, Implementing the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Downtown TIRZ, Project Identification and Project Development within the TIRZ, Project scoping, Financing mechanisms available to the TIRZ Board and/or City of Laredo, Assist the Board in outreach efforts and advocacy, Assist the Board in preparing and giving presentation to stakeholders and governmental/educational entities or agencies. Acquisition of engineering and design consultants (i.e. assist with the RFQ/RFP process). ROLE OF CONSULTANT The consultant will furnish all required labor, materials, supplies and travel required in connection with the project. The TIRZ Board expects that the project staff will include individuals with expertise in fields of Tax Reinvestment Zones, Tax Increment Financing, Project Identification and Project Development within the TIRZ, Financing mechanisms and acquisition of engineering and design consultants (i.e. assist with the RFQ/RFP process).