Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified firms to provide urban‑design consulting for a comprehensive Downtown Master Plan. The work is organized into three phases—Assess, Roadmap, and Adopt—and includes data collection, community engagement, visioning, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code creation, and final adoption documents for two primary study areas (Northern Riverfront District and the former City Administrative Complex site on Chestnut Street). Optional add‑alternates allow firms to expand scope to additional city‑owned parcels, the central business district, or other commercial districts. Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant project experience, capacity, and MWBE commitment, with interviews conducted after the July 13 SOQ deadline. The contract will be negotiated after selection and may require City‑Council approval if the award exceeds $90,000.
• Three‑phase urban‑design deliverables: baseline analysis, design standards, and adoptable regulatory documents.
• Primary focus areas: 22‑acre Northern Riverfront and 1.6‑acre Chestnut Street site, with optional secondary districts.
• Evaluation emphasizes past municipal urban‑design projects, team expertise, and demonstrated MWBE participation.