Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified urban‑design firms to provide comprehensive downtown master‑planning services, organized into three phases (Assess, Roadmap, Adopt). The work will involve data analysis, community engagement, visioning, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code creation, and final adoption‑ready documentation for two primary study areas (Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site) with optional add‑alternates for additional city‑owned parcels. The solicitation is an RFQ; firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by July 13, 2026, with both electronic PDF and five hard‑copy copies, acknowledging receipt of all addenda. Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, capacity, and MWBE commitment, followed by interviews and negotiations.
• Scope covers baseline conditions, visioning, regulatory analysis, design standards, streetscape and public‑realm recommendations, and final adoptable master‑plan documents.
• Mandatory submission format: ≤ 25 pages (excluding cover, TOC, required forms), with hard‑copy delivery via FedEx to the Purchasing Division.
• No budget is disclosed; contracts exceeding $90,000 will require City‑Council approval, and the overall Master Plan timeline is expected to be 9‑12 months.