Signed_formal_procurement_request_form.pdf

This is a Formal Procurement Request from Charles County Government for the 2026 Charles County Comprehensive Plan Update, with the Planning Department seeking proposals from qualified multi-disciplined planning firms to complete a comprehensive plan update. The project will guide future land use and growth policies through 2050, using rigorous analysis and a dynamic planning process, with an estimated cost of $250,000 for fiscal year 2024. The comprehensive plan update will require extensive research, public engagement, and analysis of land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and community amenities, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The consultant will be responsible for conducting stakeholder interviews, developing a public outreach strategy, creating an interactive project website, and producing a final plan document that is graphically rich, highly readable, and accessible to citizens.

The procurement is fully funded by Charles County, with the budget already approved and the General Ledger account designated as 01231900-534000 for Various Planning Studies. The final adoption date is tentatively scheduled for December 2026, with approximately 9-12 months allocated for legislative review, edits, and approval. The Request for Proposals (RFP) includes a detailed evaluation criteria matrix that will assess proposals across five key areas: understanding of scope, firm experience, public outreach experience, proposed public engagement plan, and pricing. Proposers will be evaluated on their ability to incorporate innovative engagement strategies, reach diverse populations, and develop a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network while addressing critical community development questions related to land use, housing diversity, and economic growth.