Bid No. 26-068 Consultant for Resident Advisory Committee for Springfield housing Plan

The City of Springfield is seeking a consultant to develop and facilitate a Resident Advisory Committee (RAC) for the Springfield Housing Plan. The RAC will work with the City and the housing consultant to design the planning process, identify missing information, and engage the community. The consultant will be responsible for proposing a plan for the successful development and facilitation of the RAC within the City's budget of $50,000 for the nine-month period of work. The goal of the planning process is to create housing production and preservation goals, recommend policy and funding changes, and provide an implementation plan. Key responsibilities include: • Developing a plan for the RAC • Facilitating the RAC throughout the planning process • Identifying missing information and community engagement strategies • Partnering with the City and housing consultant to prioritize goals and strategies for the plan • Working within the City's budget of $50,000 for the nine-month period of work