Family Justice Center

The City of Wichita is requesting proposals from qualified consultants or firms for a comprehensive feasibility study and strategic development plan for a Family Justice Center under the Municipal Court, with proposals due October 30, 2026. The contract carries a 10% evaluation weighting for Small & Emerging Business Enterprise (S/EBE) Program participation.

The scope includes community readiness assessments through stakeholder interviews and focus groups, a study tour to existing Family Justice Centers in comparable communities, strategic planning and recommendations development, and delivery of a final comprehensive written report with implementation framework and stakeholder presentations. The center will support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. Minimum qualifications require understanding of industry standards and best practices, experience with comparable projects, Kansas Secretary of State registration, and capacity to obtain required bonds and insurance. Municipal government experience is preferred. Insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation meeting statutory requirements, and Employers Liability of $1 million per accident.

The contract term is one year from execution, with services to be completed within that one-year period. The City reserves the right to make award based on greatest benefit rather than lowest cost. Evaluation criteria weightings are Ability to Meet Proposal Terms and Conditions (10%), Project Understanding/Presentation (30%), Technical Qualifications/Resources (30%), References/Past Performance (10%), Cost (10%), and S/EBE Program participation (10%). Questions are due October 12, 2026, and addendum responses will be posted by October 15, 2026. Evaluation is anticipated to occur in November 2026, with City Council approval targeted for January 2027. No specific contract amount is stated in the solicitation; payment will be based on detailed invoices reflecting accomplishment of specific costs and tasks as outlined in the contractor's proposal and approved by City Council.