CDBG Community Development Block Grant Consulting

The City of Caldwell seeks proposals from consulting firms and/or individuals with proven expertise and understanding of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs for the preparation of: A Five-Year (2026-2030) Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN) Housing and Needs Assessment Housing Market Analysis Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) 1-year PY2026 Annual Action Plan. Citizen Participation Plan These documents are needed so the jurisdiction can pursue entitlement funding for housing and community development activities in accordance with the requirements established by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) based upon the provisions of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended. The Consolidated Plan to be produced by this process is to serve as the planning document (comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community development plan) for HUD’s Community Planning and Development formula grant programs within the city, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, for the program years 2026-2030. As such, it is to meet all requirements provided at the following places. 24 CFR Part 91, as amended All relevant HUD websites, including https://www.hud.gov/ HUD’s Consolidated Plan Manual at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/consolidated-plan/guides/#consolidated- plan-template-in-idis HUD’s eCon Planning Suite at: https://www.hudexchange.info/consolidated- plan/econ-planning-suite/ HUD’s eCon Planning Suite Desk Guide at: eCon Planning Suite Desk Guide - HUD Exchange HUD’s Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) This plan is to replace and build upon the City’s adopted 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. The Analysis of Impediments (AI) to fair housing choice that is to be produced by this process must satisfy the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The act requires that each jurisdiction receiving CDBG funds plan and take actions to overcome impediments to fair housing. The analysis of impediments to be produced by the consultant must meet all requirements for such documents provided by HUD. This project is to be funded with Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies. City staff will assist in scheduling the public meetings that are required as part of this project. Upon completion, City staff will enter the final plan into IDIS and submit it to HUD.