This project is part of a larger initiative funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sustainable Communities Regional Planning grant awarded to the State of Rhode Island, the final product of which will be a Regional Plan for Sustainable Development (RPSD) that integrates land use, transportation, water, housing, and economic development issues into a coherent implementation plan, all of which will seek to produce positive, equitable outcomes for all Rhode Islanders. As such, HUD reserves the right to approve the selected consultants and the consultant contracts prior to execution. The final contract will state that the consultant agrees to provide professional services in support of the HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant for which the RI Statewide Planning Program is the Grantee. By signing the contract agreement, the consultant will confirm that it has reviewed the Terms and Conditions of the HUD Cooperative Agreement entered into with the State of Rhode Island and will comply with applicable provisions. For more information, please see the attached FAQ.