Opportunity
City of Wilmington NC #RFQ-S5-0726.2
City of Wilmington Downtown Master Planning and Urban Design Services RFQ
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
RFQ-S5-0726.2
NAICS
541310
This opportunity is for professional urban planning and design services to support the City of Wilmington's downtown master planning initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of Wilmington, Department of Planning & Development - Scope of Work: - Downtown master planning and urban design services - Assess baseline conditions, set strategic direction, create a development roadmap, and adopt plans for downtown Wilmington - Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate relevant experience with municipalities and urban planning - Team capacity and expertise in urban design are required - Respondents must provide references and show commitment to the City's Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program - The City may split the scope among multiple firms and will negotiate scope and fees with the most qualified respondents - Strong focus on MWBE participation and detailed evaluation criteria for qualifications and experience - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services RFQ - The procurement is for services, not products, and emphasizes qualifications over price
Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) for downtown master planning and urban design services. The project involves assessing baseline conditions, setting strategic direction, creating a roadmap, and adopting plans for downtown development. The solicitation encourages minority business participation and requires submission of qualifications demonstrating relevant experience, team capacity, and understanding of the scope. The selection process includes evaluation of qualifications, references, and negotiation of scope and fees with the most qualified firm(s).