Summary

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for professional engineering and design services related to Project 17-002-KM. The project involves the design and engineering of transportation infrastructure improvements, with KDOT serving as the contracting agency. The RFP requests comprehensive design services including preliminary engineering, final design, and related technical deliverables necessary to advance the project through development phases. Proposals were due on October 5, 2016, with evaluation and selection to follow the submission deadline. The contract term includes the initial design phase with potential extensions for construction administration and inspection services. KDOT conducted a pre-bid conference to address questions from interested consultants regarding project scope, requirements, and technical specifications.

The RFP is open to qualified engineering firms with demonstrated experience in transportation design and infrastructure projects of similar scope and complexity. Selection will be based on technical qualifications, project approach, experience of key personnel, and cost proposals submitted by qualified bidders. KDOT reserves the right to negotiate final contract terms with the selected consultant. Funding for the project is provided through KDOT's capital improvement budget and potentially through federal transportation grants. The contract will be awarded to the firm demonstrating the best overall value considering both technical merit and pricing factors.