DOWNTOWN MASTER PLANNING - URBAN DESIGN SERVICES

The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified firms to provide urban‑design‑focused consulting for its Downtown Master Planning effort. The work is organized into three phases—Assess, Roadmap, and Adopt—and includes data analysis, community engagement, visioning, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code, and final implementation documents for adoption by City Council. The scope covers two primary study areas (Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site) with optional add‑alternates for additional city‑owned parcels. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by July 13, 2026, both electronically and in hard‑copy, and acknowledge receipt of all addenda. • Phased urban‑design services: baseline analysis, visioning, design standards, streetscape guidelines, and final regulatory documents. • Required deliverables: work plan, reports, maps, design drawings, form‑based code recommendations, and an adoption‑ready master plan. • Evaluation based on qualifications (30%), similar project experience (25%), submission quality (15%), capacity (15%), exceptional strength (10%), and MWBE commitment (5%).