Concept & Design of Maple Street, West Street to McLean Boulevard

The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Department is requesting qualifications for concept and design services for Maple Street improvements from West Street to McLean Boulevard, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Central Maintenance Facility.

The scope encompasses lane configuration assessment, geometric improvements, crosswalks, ADA accessibility compliance, traffic signals, bicycle facilities, drainage, streetlights, utility enhancements, and streetscape design. Mandatory public engagement includes website creation, stakeholder engagement, open houses, and District Advisory Board presentations. The selected consultant must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in similar services; municipal government experience is preferred. Registration with the Kansas Secretary of State is required before contract execution. All project documents and deliverables, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Word files, become City property upon completion or termination.

Evaluation criteria are approach to project (30%), proposed project design schedule (5%), staff assignment (15%), performance on similar projects (20%), knowledge and expertise (20%), and S/EBE program participation (10%). The contract term and specific payment details will be negotiated based on the consultant's proposal, with the concept design phase to be completed within a timeframe specified in the award contract. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 annual aggregate is required, along with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage; the City shall be named as primary and non-contributory additional insured.

Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted as addenda by July 29, 2026. Evaluation and City Council approval are anticipated in August 2026, with construction projected to begin in 2030–2031. Proposals must include firm profile, staff qualifications, minimum three professional references, project methodology, timeline, and documentation of S/EBE certifications or subcontractor relationships.