The City of Alexandria is soliciting proposals of qualifications from qualified, experienced Community Development / Planning / HUD professionals (Consultant) to assist the City with the preparation, execution and submittal HUD required Strategic Plans and exercises that will address the needs of the City for the next five (5) calendar years. Consultant shall also provide with technical assistance needs for Programs, Activities, IDIS, Reports and HEROS, as needed.  The Strategic HUD Plans and Technical Assistance shall be in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other federal regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and HOME-ARP program funding opportunities, including any additional new HUD Grants that may be awarded to the City via Entitlement.