Design Services for A. Price Woodard Jr. Memorial Park Improvements

The City of Wichita, Kansas, Department of Public Works & Utilities is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services related to improvements to A. Price Woodard Jr. Memorial Park, located at 401 W Douglas Avenue in downtown Wichita, Sedgwick County. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to lead a community-driven assessment and design process for this significant public space adjacent to Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center along the Arkansas River. The scope of work encompasses four primary components: Site Analysis & Inventory, Community Engagement, Design, and Construction Documents & Permits. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience in similar services, possess understanding of industry standards, and provide evidence of work on comparable projects. The required project team must include a Kansas-licensed engineer, a landscape architect, an Irrigation Association-certified irrigation designer, and a Kansas-licensed surveyor. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Written questions must be submitted by May 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted via addendum on May 6, 2026. Evaluation will occur during May-June 2026, with tentative City Council approval and project award anticipated in August 2026. Evaluation criteria include Ability to Meet Proposal Terms (10%), Project Understanding/Presentation (30%), Technical Qualifications/Resources (30%), References/Past Performance (10%), Cost (10%), and Small & Emerging Business Enterprise (S/EBE) Program participation (10%).

The City of Wichita will prioritize Small & Emerging Business Enterprise (S/EBE) Program participation as part of the evaluation process, accounting for 10% of the overall scoring. No incumbent vendor has been identified for this opportunity. The selected consultant must provide professional liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 annual aggregate, in addition to standard commercial general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and employers' liability coverage. The overall project budget ranges from $900,000 to $950,000, and the selected consultant must submit a not-to-exceed fee proposal broken down by component, including proposed hourly billing rates and expected total hours. The contract will be project-based, with completion contingent upon delivery of all specified deliverables and mutual agreement that project objectives have been satisfied. The consultant bears responsibility for all permitting fees and must comply with the Kansas Open Records Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City of Wichita will provide facility access and designate a department contact for ongoing daily communications throughout the project.