About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Independence requests proposals from qualified engineering firms to deliver professional electrical engineering design services for infrastructure improvements at Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo. The scope of work includes coordinating with Evergy on utility service requirements, determining transformer locations and metering needs, preparing construction drawings and technical specifications, developing engineer cost estimates, and providing bidding and construction assistance. Eligible respondents must be onshore United States organizations. Firms must submit electronic proposals in PDF format by email to [email protected] no later than December 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The City will evaluate submissions based on firm experience and project management capabilities, proposed staff qualifications, ability to provide timely service and attend meetings, and cost and billing rates. The estimated notice of award is January 15, 2027, with a projected agreement start date of January 29, 2027.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Independence, Kansas
Scope of work
- Coordination with Evergy regarding utility service requirements
- Design of new overhead and underground electrical distribution systems
- Determination of transformer locations and metering requirements
- Design of service connections to existing facilities and future development areas
- Preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications
- Development of engineer's cost estimates
- Assistance during bidding and construction, if requested by the City
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Ability of the Firm to Perform and Manage the Project | Not specified |
| Qualifications of Project Team Members | Not specified |
| Proximity and Availability | Not specified |
| Cost and Billing Rates | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Selected consultant shall obtain and maintain all required permits, certifications, registrations, and licenses necessary to perform the services
- Professional registrations and technical expertise of proposed staff
Documents to include with your response
- Description of organization, management, team members, work plan, and key personnel resumes
- Summary of organization qualifications, relevant experience, and subconsultant qualifications
- Minimum of three references for projects of similar size and complexity
- Project cost proposal broken down by phase and task, hourly rates, reimbursable expenses, and assumptions
- Sample professional services agreement
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 2, 2026
- Electronic Proposal Due Date
- December 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM
- Proposal Due Date
- December 17, 2026, at 12:00 P.M.
- Proposals shall be submitted electronically
- no later than 12:00 PM (Central Time) on December 17, 2026
- City Evaluation Period
- December 18, 2026 – January 14, 2027
- Estimated Notice of Award
- January 15, 2027
- Projected Agreement Start Date
- January 29, 2027
- Notice to Proceed
- anticipated on or after January 29, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Proposals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format to [email protected] with the email subject line reading 'RFP – Electrical Engineering Services'.
Contract details
- Term
- Projected Agreement Start Date January 29, 2027, with phased improvements across Phase I (2028), Phase II (2029), and Phase III (2030)
- Place of performance
- Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo, 400 Mickey Mantle Way, Independence, KS
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City.