RFP Riverwalk Trail

The City of Smithville, Missouri is requesting proposals for construction of the Riverwalk Trail Project, a multiuse trail with grading, concrete pavement, pedestrian facilities, sidewalk curb ramps, and drainage improvements, with proposals due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time at City Hall, 107 W Main Street, Smithville, MO 64089. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Smithville City Hall.

The DBE goal for the project is 0%. All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check from a Clay County or Jackson County bank in an amount not less than 5% of the bid amount, with forfeiture to the City if the bidder refuses to enter into contract or furnish performance bond. The successful bidder must execute the contract and performance bond within 15 days of receipt and return signed documents in triplicate.

Plans and specifications are available for a non-refundable fee from Drexel Technologies online at www.drexeltech.com or by mail at 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214. The successful bidder will receive up to three complimentary sets of plans and specifications; additional sets are available at the requesting party's cost.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and defer acceptance of proposals for up to 120 days following bid opening. Questions regarding bid document preparation should be directed to Matt Bond at (816) 532-3897. Project-specific questions should be directed to the engineer of record, Ben Ware at (913) 577-8840 or bware@gbateam.com.