Sales Tax and Revenue Bond Consulting Services for Visitation and Feasibility Studies

The Kansas Department of Commerce seeks a qualified vendor to provide sales tax and revenue bond consulting services for visitation and feasibility studies in Topeka, Kansas. The agency utilizes sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds as a financing tool to allow Kansas municipalities to develop major commercial, entertainment, and tourism projects designed to increase regional and national visitation. This consulting work will analyze the impact of proposed bond projects on any outstanding special obligation bonds payable from the revenue. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to conduct an economic impact study projecting the financial benefit of the project to local, regional, and state economies. The vendor must also perform a market impact study and evaluate the integration and collaboration with other resources or businesses. Additionally, the agency requires an analysis of the anticipated principal and interest payment schedule on the bond issue, alongside a net return on investment analysis. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the selected vendor to perform all work offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or online, and the agency is currently looking for proposal pricing to establish the budget. The contract period will span five years. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 30, 2026.