[ INSERT CITY ] Sustainable Communities Qualitative Assessment Consultant

R equest for Qualifications

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Department of Research & Assessment is seeking a qualitative researcher to conduct an assessment of the [ INSERT CITY ] Sustainable Communities Initiative under the framework of a national evaluation of LISC’s Sustainable Communities program. This engagement will involve approximately forty days of work per year, and the contract is projected to be renewed for at least three years.

Attached are the following materials explaining the assessment and the role of the qualitative consultant:

· Overview of the Sustainable Communities Initiative Assessment

· Sustainable Communities National Qualitative Analysis Plan

· Sustainable Communities National Qualitative Analysis Plan Appendix

· Local Qualitative Analysis Plan Outline

· Qualitative Consultant Scope of Work

· Background and Experience for Qualitative Researchers

You have been identified as a potential consultant and are invited to submit qualifications for this work. If you are interested in this engagement, please submit the following materials:

· Statement of Interest – discussion of your proposed approach to this work and explanation of your qualifications to conduct the work (1-2 pages).

· Resume

· Work sample

Materials should be submitted by [INSERT DUE DATE]

[INSERT CONTACT & ADRESS]

Please direct any questions about this assessment project to [INSERT CONTACT NAME].