Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified urban‑design firms (or consortia) to develop a comprehensive downtown master plan that includes assessment, design‑roadmap creation, and adoption‑ready deliverables for two primary study areas—Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site—and optional add‑alternates. The work will involve data analysis, community engagement, visioning, regulatory review, streetscape standards, form‑based code development, and final implementation documents for City Council adoption. The contract will be negotiated after a qualification review and interview process; any award above $90,000 requires City‑Council approval.
• Provide urban‑design services across three phases (Assess, Roadmap, Adopt).
• Deliver design standards, streetscape guidelines, form‑based code, and a master‑plan playbook.
• Opportunity to work on optional secondary districts (CBD, other city‑owned parcels).
• Qualification‑based selection; submission of a 25‑page SOQ (electronic + hard copy) by July 13, 2026.