The Town of Wellesley (“the Town”), acting through its Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, and Wellesley Housing Development Corporation (“the Boards”), is seeking to engage a consultant (“the Consultant”) for the purpose of developing a Housing Production Plan (“HPP”) for the Town consistent with the Guidelines dated December 2014 issued by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“DHCD”) under its regulatory authority established by 760 CMR 56.00. As expanded upon below, the Boards are deeply involved in this planning initiative and will partner to support the selected Consultant in preparing the HPP.