When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.

It was issued by Department of Employment and Economic Development. The work is located in Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Housing and community development consulting firm. Experience preparing HUD consolidated plans and annual action plans. Expertise with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and NHTF programs. Strong public engagement, facilitation, survey, and community needs assessment capabilities. Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting demographic and housing data. Familiarity with Minnesota communities and government planning requirements.

Annual Action Consolidated Plan Services (Due October 5, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Minnesota, United StatesPosted: September 15, 2026Deadline: October 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Minnesota government authority seeks a qualified vendor to develop annual action and consolidated plans for housing and community development programs. Work includes public engagement, data analysis, needs assessments, consultations, and preparation of draft planning documents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered and in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State prior to contract execution
Must have experience with HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan preparation
Must demonstrate understanding of Title 24 CFR Part 91 for non-entitlement states
Must have an assigned individual with access to HUD's IDIS for plan review and submission
Must assign a single individual to coordinate contact with the Joint Partners
Must submit at least one completed Attachment E: Reference Form
Must not be debarred or suspended from state or federal contracts
Must comply with Minnesota's affirmative action requirements if employing 40 or more employees
Must provide proof of required insurance coverage including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability

CONTRACT DURATION

11 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by September 22nd, 2026.

Proposals due by October 5th, 2026.

Evaluation and selection anticipated by November 21st, 2026.

Project start anticipated in November 2026.

Project completion and submission to HUD by July 30th, 2027.

Contract expiration date September 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department of Employment and Economic Development

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Minnesota is seeking a vendor to provide annual action and consolidated plan services for housing and community development. The selected provider will develop a consolidated plan identifying housing and community development priorities and aligning funding across community planning and development formula grant programs, including the Community Development Block Grant non-entitlement program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grants, and National Housing Trust Fund Program.

Services will include identifying housing and community development needs through public meetings, reviewing background information, determining data sources, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing demographic profiles. The provider will also complete required consultations, community needs assessments, forums, surveys, consolidated needs assessment and consultation summaries, and the first drafts of the consolidated plan and annual action plan.

The contract period will be one year. All questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026, and proposals are due October 5, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Employment and Economic Development. The work is located in Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Housing and community development consulting firm
Experience preparing HUD consolidated plans and annual action plans
Expertise with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and NHTF programs
Strong public engagement, facilitation, survey, and community needs assessment capabilities
Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting demographic and housing data
Familiarity with Minnesota communities and government planning requirements

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