Description
The City of Wilmington seeks qualified firms to develop a comprehensive downtown master plan focused on placemaking and public‑realm improvements. The effort is divided into three coordinated RFQs (Market Feasibility, Urban Design, and Placemaking) that together will produce a roadmap, design standards, and implementation toolkits for two primary sites – the Northern Riverfront District and the former City Administrative Complex on Chestnut Street – with optional add‑alternates for additional city‑owned properties. The selected consultant(s) will conduct baseline analyses, visioning workshops, design concept development, and preparation of adoptable master‑plan documents, while coordinating closely with city staff and stakeholders.
• Phase 1: Baseline conditions, visioning, and public‑space strategy development.
• Phase 2: Detailed activation and design concepts for streetscapes, public art, and interim uses.
• Phase 3: Final master‑plan package, form‑based code, design guidelines, and economic‑incentive toolkit ready for City Council adoption.
• Requires submission of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by July 13 2026, both electronic PDF and ≥5 hard‑copy copies, with acknowledgment of each addendum.