City of Wilmington NC #RFQ-S5-0726

Wilmington Downtown Master Planning, Market Feasibility, and Economic Analysis Consulting Services

The City of Wilmington, North Carolina, is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide Downtown Master Planning, Market Feasibility, and Economic Analysis Services for the Greater Downtown area. - Government Buyer: - City of Wilmington, Department of Planning & Development - Purchasing Division (Contact: Ariental Fullwood) - Scope of Services: - Downtown master planning for the Greater Downtown area, including the Northern Riverfront and 305-319 Chestnut Street site - Market feasibility studies, economic analysis, and fiscal impact/ROI assessments - Urban design coordination and development of an economic incentive toolkit - Creation of a phased implementation roadmap with defined KPIs and monitoring strategies - Potential inclusion of additional geographies as add-alternates - Notable Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate relevant experience, team capacity, and commitment to MWBE/HUB/DBE participation - Both electronic and hard copy Statements of Qualification required, with a maximum page limit - Good faith effort to include minority, women, and historically underutilized business subcontractors - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional consulting services solicitation

Description

The City of Wilmington is soliciting qualifications for Downtown Master Planning, Market Feasibility, and Economic Analysis Services. The project involves assessing baseline conditions, setting strategic direction, creating a roadmap, and adopting a district master plan. The scope includes fiscal impact analysis, ROI and payback analysis, and implementation planning with defined KPIs. The solicitation encourages minority business participation and requires submission of Statements of Qualification by July 9, 2026.

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