RFQ: Downtown Rochester Minnesota Plan for Enhanced Public Realm Delivery

• Request for Qualifications: Downtown Rochester Minnesota Plan for Enhanced Public Realm Delivery

The City of Rochester and DMC are seeking a qualified professional firm or team (the “Subconsultant” or “Respondent”) to assist in developing a public realm plan. The Plan will provide a model for the public realm including streets and sidewalks, public and private spaces that contain infrastructure to support utilities, transportation, wayfinding and elements of comfort such as weather protection and seating. It will consider the public 2 See Attachment A – Guiding Principles As Mayo Clinic reimagines healthcare delivery through Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, the surrounding district has an opportunity to demonstrate how thoughtful urban design can be a powerful tool for improving human and environmental health. (DMC 2025 Development Plan Update) realm not as individual segments or isolated spaces, but as interconnected systems which will provide places for health, social interaction, and equitable access to outdoor life while still delivering necessary services.

Date Posted: March 30, 2026

Submittals Due: April 13, 2026