DOWNTOWN MASTER PLANNING - URBAN DESIGN SERVICES

The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified urban‑design firms to deliver a comprehensive downtown master‑plan focused on design, placemaking, and market feasibility for two primary study areas (the Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site) with optional add‑alternates. The work is divided into three phased tasks—Assess, Roadmap, and Adopt—covering data analysis, community engagement, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code, and final implementation documents for City Council adoption. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by the July 13 deadline, adhering to a 25‑page limit, and acknowledge receipt of the addenda. Selection will be based on qualifications, experience, and capacity, followed by interviews and negotiations. • Phase 1: Baseline analysis, visioning, regulatory review, and initial urban‑design framework. • Phase 2: Detailed design standards, streetscape recommendations, mapping, and illustrative renderings. • Phase 3: Final implementation package (regulating plan, form‑based code, updated covenants, streetscape standards) for Council adoption. • Optional add‑alternates allow firms to propose work on additional city‑owned parcels or districts, expanding the scope beyond the two primary sites.