Comprehensive Plan Update

Peters Township (Washington County) is seeking qualified professionals to assist in the preparation of the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Plan. The intent is that this Comprehensive Plan project will be an update to the Plan Peters 2022 Comprehensive Plan that was adopted on December 9, 2013. We believe the existing Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2013 is still largely relevant and Peters is seeking to validate much of the existing components of the plan, update relevant information as appropriate, and address issues not previously addressed through this update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Township's goal is to continue to build a strong and resilient Township that grows and develops in a meaningful way while also maintaining its status as one of the premier communities in the region.

The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requires that the Township update its Comprehensive Plan every 10 years and regulates what items must be included in the plan. In 2013, the Township completed a lengthy Comprehensive Plan process with significant public engagement that resulted in the Plan Peters 2022 plan. In addition, Washington County adopted a county-wide Comprehensive Plan in September of 2023. It is the Township's intent that this update will build upon the success of the previous Comprehensive Plan by validating the vision, guiding principles and goals of the previous plan; updating demographics and maps; and be consistent with the County's new plan.

The Township is now ready to begin updating the 2013 plan beginning in 2025. The Consultant(s) must be familiar with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Twenty Fourth Edition) requirements and the 2023 Washington County Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the Township's updated plan is in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Important dates to know regarding the project:

• Preapplication Meeting: January 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM, virtual options available by contacting mholdren@peterstownship.com
• Request for Information Deadline: No later than 4:00 P.M. ET on January 30, 2025
• RFI Responses to applicants: No later than 4:00 P.M. ET on February 6, 2025
• Application Deadline: No later than Noon ET on February 13, 2025
• Interviews of Selected Consultants: February - March, 2025
• Selection/Notification: March, 2025

How to find out more:

Interested parties may contact the Township for more information at mholdren@peterstownship.com or can view the full RFP by visiting the following website: https://peterstownship.com/240/Comprehensive-Plan