RFP - K-18 Highway Pedestrian Improvements - Manhattan, KS

The City of Manhattan is seeking qualified firms to provide construction inspection services for the K‑18 Highway Pedestrian Improvements (also known as the Fort Riley Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Project). The contract will involve oversight of roadway and bridge construction activities, ensuring compliance with KDOT work category 241 standards, and coordinating with both the City and KDOT. The solicitation is an RFQ, requiring three copies of a qualification proposal to be submitted by the bid deadline. Evaluation will focus on the firm’s ability to meet schedule, past performance, staff training, and local familiarity. • Provide construction inspection and quality‑control services for a 75‑day pedestrian improvement project on K‑18 Highway. • Must be pre‑qualified as a KDOT “As Needed Inspection Consultant” and demonstrate relevant experience with roadway/bridge projects. • Proposals due 10/31/2025; evaluation criteria include schedule adherence, past performance, staff qualifications, and local access. • Work will be performed under a three‑party agreement between City of Manhattan, KDOT, and the selected firm, with required tax‑clearance and cost certifications. • All contract compliance must meet City, State, and Federal nondiscrimination and EE‑O regulations.