2026 Sidewalk Project

The City of Wheaton, Illinois is soliciting proposals for professional services to complete a comprehensive update to its Zoning Ordinance under RFP 26-107, with proposals due June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. The last full ordinance update occurred in 1989, with 147 amendments since; the scope requires a complete overhaul reflecting current development standards, community needs, and alignment with the Downtown Strategic Plan and Streetscape Plan.

The five-phase engagement spans Information Gathering and Analysis, Preliminary Recommendations Memorandum, Draft Ordinance development, Draft Ordinance Review, and Final Ordinance preparation. The consultant must address definitions, administration and enforcement, use lists, single-family bulk requirements, downtown mixed-use zoning, accessory uses, parking requirements, signage, environmental sustainability, and performance standards. All deliverables must be provided in editable Microsoft Word and PDF formats with editable graphics. The anticipated project completion date is December 31, 2027.

Compensation is cost-plus, not-to-exceed, based on hourly rates applied to direct staff costs, with direct expenses billed at actual cost without markup. Award will be based on best overall value, considering price and evaluation factors including available project management resources, soft costs of agreement management, and training costs. The City reserves the right to award by phase or portion and may terminate with or without cause upon fifteen days' written notice.

The consultant must provide a minimum of three government references of similar nature and scope and carry commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), umbrella or excess liability ($1 million), worker's compensation per Illinois law with employer's liability ($500,000 per accident), and professional liability insurance ($1 million per claim / $2 million aggregate). Written questions are due June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Invoices must be submitted within six months of service completion and will be paid within thirty days of approval under the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act.