Request for Proposals - Consultant Services for the Preparation of a Five-Year Consolidated Plan, FY28 Annual Action Plan

Hidalgo County, Texas, is seeking a qualified consultant under solicitation 5027-99-2101-6330-CON-SDLG to develop essential federal housing and community development planning documents. The scope of work includes the preparation of a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Strategy, the Fiscal Year 2028 Annual Action Plan, and an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for Hidalgo County and the cities of Edinburg, McAllen, and Mission. The selected consultant must ensure all deliverables are ADA-compliant and submitted via HUD's eCon Planning Suite and IDIS templates by April 30, 2028. To be considered responsive, firms must have an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID and at least one team member with experience in HUD's IDIS system within the last five years. Minimum qualifications require five years of experience producing HUD Consolidated Plans for entitlement communities, though eight years of regional planning experience is preferred. Proposals must be submitted in separate sealed price and non-price envelopes by 3:00 PM on September 23, 2026. Award selection is based on the most highly qualified firm, evaluated by a committee from the county and participating cities, focusing on technical competence, approach to the scope of work, and overall value rather than price alone.