Description
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Housing and Family Services seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment that examines housing, economic opportunity, demographic trends, and overall community well‑being. The consultant will collect and analyze data, engage stakeholders, and deliver actionable recommendations to support coordinated planning, strategic investment, and long‑term affordability. The project must be completed by March 31 2027, with a total budget of approximately $40,000. • Scope includes baseline data assessment, community engagement, integrated analysis, and a recommendations matrix. • Deliverables: full assessment report, infographic, up to three presentation sessions, and electronic data sets. • Required expertise: community planning, housing analysis, stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with Maryland’s Results‑Based Accountability framework. • Timeline: award anticipated early Oct 2026; work to commence shortly thereafter and finish by end of March 2027. • Evaluation criteria focus on understanding, methodology, experience, team qualifications, schedule, references, and cost.