1. BACKGROUND The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department, Administration Division invites sealed proposals from qualified offerors for the engagement of citizens, drafting, development, and submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, update of the Citizen Participation Plan Update, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) study for 2025-2029. These items will be prepared in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and City specifications and provisions contained herein and in accordance with 24 CFR Part 91. The Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice study are collaborative planning processes for four major U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Programs: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) 3) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 4) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) formula programs The Consolidated Plan process is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The Consolidated Plan is a critical deadline-oriented planning effort and is a prerequisite for the receipt of future HUD funds. The Consolidated Plan includes the following components: 1) Executive Summary 2) Consultation and Citizen Participation 3) Needs Assessment 4) Market Analysis 5) Strategic Plan 6) Action Plan The AI Plan assesses conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice. This includes an analysis of demographic, income, employment and existing housing data, a review of local laws, regulations and administrative policies, procedures and practices. These items will be reviewed to determine how they affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing resources and services. Goals identified through the AI planning process will be listed in the Consolidated Plan document and outcomes in addressing these goals will be reported annually. The AI Plan will be submitted to HUD jointly with the Consolidated Plan.
