Project No: 27 KA-7273-01: Intersection Improvement Project

The City of Ellsworth is seeking qualifications from engineering firms for Project No. 27 KA-7273-01, an intersection improvement project located at the intersection of K-156 and Kunkle Drive within Ellis County, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services specifically focused on roadway design and construction management. Participating firms must be pre-qualified by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) in Work Category 212 (Highway Design-Minor Facility) or Work Category 241 (roadway construction inspection) and must be registered professional engineering firms in Kansas. Key deliverables include conducting intersection assessments, designing turning lanes, preparing engineering plans compliant with KDOT standards, coordinating with stakeholders, supporting the bidding phase, and overseeing construction documentation. The technical proposal is limited to six pages and must demonstrate the firm's experience with similar KDOT-funded projects, understanding of relevant regulations, availability of qualified personnel, and proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. The submission deadline is May 31, 2024, at 4:30 PM, with the project to be funded through KDOT using a standard three-party agreement.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, the opportunity appears open to qualified professional engineering firms meeting KDOT pre-qualification requirements. The project will utilize KDOT funding, suggesting potential oversight and compliance requirements typical of state transportation infrastructure projects. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the project involves incorporating turning lanes on a major collector route, indicating a substantial infrastructure improvement initiative. The three-party agreement structure suggests potential involvement of the City of Ellsworth, KDOT, and the selected engineering firm, with the project falling under KDOT's jurisdictional oversight. Interested firms will need to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, relevant project experience, and a strong understanding of roadway design and construction management principles specific to Kansas transportation infrastructure standards.