80625P0003-Consulting Services for Section 8

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is seeking the services of a consultant to provide support and technical assistance related to the implementation of new initiatives and the continued implementation of improvements in its rental subsidy program operations. The consultant will provide consulting services to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's rules and regulations. The scope of work includes evaluating new and existing HPD Section 8 program policies and business practices, serving as a resource of expertise on HUD Section 8 and other models of Rental Assistance program policies, and developing new and updating existing Section 8 materials. The contract term is anticipated to be four years, with a budget estimate of $650,000. • Evaluate new and existing HPD Section 8 program policies and business practices • Serve as a resource of expertise on HUD Section 8 and other models of Rental Assistance program policies • Develop new and update existing Section 8 materials • Identify ways to maintain and increase the Agency’s Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) score • Provide guidance in properly targeting Quality Assurance (“QA”) reviews and revising QA database and work plan