Economic Development Strategic Plan

Agency:	Charles County
State:	Maryland
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Apr 19, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 22, 2026
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Title: Economic Development Strategic Plan

Addenda: 1

Release Date: 3/4/2026

Due Date: 4/22/2026

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RFP

ED - Economic Development

80101600

Project ID: 26-033

Release Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:00am

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:05am

All dates & times in Eastern Time

Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid2 days, 13 hours, 29 minutes

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Posted At:Wed, Mar 4, 2026 8:05 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Board of Commissioners for Charles County hereby are requesting proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Five-Year Strategic Economic Development Plan, informed by economic and market analysis, extensive stakeholder engagement, and industry-specific research.

The purpose of this plan is to:

Provide a clear, data-driven strategy for County economic growth
Strengthen the County’s competitiveness
Guide investment in key programs, assets, infrastructure, and partnerships
Support sustainable and equitable economic development
Align County, regional, state, federal, and private-sector partners

Background

Charles County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Maryland and the Washington–Baltimore region. Proximity to Washington, D.C.; expanding national defense and innovation assets; key emerging industries; and a strong quality of life position the County for transformational economic growth.

EDD’s mission is to promote a thriving, diverse, and resilient local economy through:

Strategic partnerships
Business retention & expansion
Business attraction & competitiveness
Rural and agricultural economic development
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Workforce and talent pipeline development
Site readiness and infrastructure support
Public-private partnership (P3) facilitation
Marketing, branding, and business engagement

Charles County’s economic vision continues to evolve with the growth of:

The Western Charles County Technology Corridor
NSWC Indian Head and the defense/energetics innovation economy
Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor (WURC)
Small business and MWBE ecosystems
Rural and agricultural economic opportunities
Regional logistics and distribution
Innovation and tech-talent pipelines

To support this growth, the County has identified the following current target industries as central to its economic development strategy:

Defense & Federal Contracting
Energetics Technology
Agribusiness
Logistics & Distribution
Health Services
Retail

EDD now seeks a comprehensive strategic plan that will establish priorities, guide program development, identify resource requirements, and establish performance indicators for the next five years.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

March 4, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting Registration Deadline (Non-Mandatory):

March 24, 2026, 12:00pm

Firms must register in advance to attend the pre-proposal meeting via the County's eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager.

Pre-proposal meeting will occur virtually/teleconference, unless otherwise specified. Firms that have registered timely will receive participation instructions.

If multiple attendees from your firm will be attending the meeting, please have each individual complete the eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager process.

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

March 25, 2026, 11:00am

Pre-proposal meeting will occur virtually/teleconference, unless otherwise specified. Firms that register timely and via the County's eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager will receive participation instructions.

The attendance roster will be published on the County's eProcurement Portal.

Question Submission Deadline (Non-Mandatory):

April 7, 2026, 12:00am

Questions shall be submitted via the eProcurement Portal Question & Answer feature prior to the due date and time specified. The County will not provide responses to questions received after the deadline.

Proposal Submission Deadline:

April 22, 2026, 11:00am

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