Specifications include, but are not limited to: Beckley's Comprehensive Plan Update RFP outlines the expected services from respondents, the essential components of proposals, requirements for proposal submission, evaluation criteria, and the RFP timeline. The chosen consulting firm or team will lead the City of Beckley, support staff, and community volunteers in conducting comprehensive surveys and studies of current conditions, services, and anticipated future changes within the City of Beckley. The Update will define the City's objectives and policies for its future, covering aspects like commercial vitality, housing (residential and multifamily), open spaces, community amenities, municipal services, outdoor recreation, and infrastructure. The primary aim is to update the existing 2014 Beckley Comprehensive Plan rather than starting anew. The selected consultant will assess the current Plan and identify sections or elements that should be retained, revised, or removed. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan Update will also take into consideration the 2019 Downtown Assessment and the 2023 Beckley Outdoors Economic Action Plan. This evaluation will encompass recognizing shortcomings in the existing 2014 Comprehensive Plan and pinpointing elements to be integrated into the Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan Update will provide a roadmap for orderly development and changes, offering a logical foundation for forthcoming planning and zoning decisions.
