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The of Wilmington, Illinois is requesting proposals from interested consultants to create a Comprehensive City and Master Parks Plan as described in the enclosed Request for Qualifications (RFQ). For any questions, please contact the City Administrator, Jeannine Smith, at 815-476-2175 or jsmith@wilmington-il.com The City of Wilmington reserves the right to reject any or all Submittals, to waive any informality in any Submittal, and to select the Submittals that best meet the City's needs. The City of Wilmington invites consultants to submit qualifications as it relates to updating or creating the City of Wilmington Comprehensive City and Master Parks Plan as described in this document. Please read each section carefully for information regarding the proposal and submittal instructions. The City of Wilmington is located in southwest Will County, Illinois approximately 52 miles southwest of Chicago. The historic City Center is situated along the Kankakee River just east of Interstate 55. The redevelopment of the Joliet Arsenal into industrial properties along with access to the surrounding region through Illinois Route 53 and Interstate 55 create great opportunities for growth. The proximity to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area, Kankakee River and private outdoor clubs provides for exceptional recreational and outdoor activities. The City of Wilmington is a unique and beautiful community, distinguished from other nearby municipalities by vast forest preserve areas, historical places including Route 66, a Victorian era downtown, natural environmental settings, and overall rural/small town character. The community has a rich history of community involvement, established on a foundation of creating and maintaining a smalltown environment, mixed socioeconomic neighborhoods, and fostering a sense of community pride and civic stewardship. Working together with a shared vision, the City seeks to maintain its unique character and improve the City's quality of life for its residents. The project will replace the 2008 Comprehensive Plan with a new combined Comprehensive City Plan and a Parks Master Plan that guides future sustainable development, enhances quality of life for residents, protects natural resources, updates its long-term vision, recognizes current market realities and community priorities, and identifies feasible policies and strategies that leverage the City's existing strengths and future opportunities. This Scope of Services is organized into the following tasks: Task 1 - Steering Committee Project Kick-Off, Existing Conditions Inventory and Analysis Task 2 - Review of Existing Conditions, Plans and Documents Task 3 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement Task 4 - Vision and Goals Task 5 - Preliminary Recommendations Task 6 - Draft Plan Task 7 - Formal Approval of Comprehensive City and Master Parks Plan. For all inquiries or questions in regard to this Request for Qualifications, please contact: Jeannine Smith, City Administrator City of Wilmington Administration Department 1165 S. Water Street Wilmington, Illinois 60481 815-476-2175 jsmith@wilmington-il.com