Economic Development Strategic Plan
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Posted: | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Agency: | Charles County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Project ID:
Title: Economic Development Strategic Plan
Addenda: 1
Release Date: 3/4/2026
Due Date: 4/22/2026
Post Information
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No
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
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.
The attendance roster will be published on the County's eProcurement Portal.
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