Urban Design and Planning Services

The City of Norfolk, with a diverse population of approximately 245,000 residents spread over more than 120 neighborhoods, is seeking urban design and planning services to support its development goals reflected in the NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan. This plan envisions Norfolk as a resilient, equitable, family-friendly, regional, and growing city by 2050. The city’s landscape includes a downtown urban grid, early streetcar suburbs, suburban subdivisions, and waterfront communities, alongside significant industrial and cultural resources such as the world’s largest naval base and the third-largest port on the East Coast. Given this unique context and the broad needs of its residents, communities, and businesses, Norfolk aims to incorporate innovative planning strategies to sustain its economic growth, cultural richness, and infrastructure development. The solicitation, titled "Urban Design and Planning Services" (RFP 10972-0-2026/KA), was posted on January 28, 2026, by the City’s Planning and Community Development department and seeks qualified entities to deliver these services within the state of Virginia. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline of February 23, 2026. The point of contact for this procurement is Katerina Andujar, Procurement Specialist III, who can be reached via email or phone. This contract underlines Norfolk’s commitment to strategic urban planning efforts that will guide the city’s growth and development through the mid-21st century.