DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
City of LiberalCity · Liberal, KS- Due
- Jan 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 11, 2025
- Primary contact
- Keeley Young
- (620) 626-2257
The 30-second brief
The City of Liberal is seeking qualified consulting firms to create a Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan. The plan will develop a future vision and strategy for the downtown area, incorporating community feedback and assessing market data, infrastructure, and design elements.
Downtown Development Master Plan document, executive summary, public involvement findings, data collection and analysis summary, economic development studies findings, redevelopment sites review, public realm improvements proposal, unified vision summary, detailed implementation plan and schedule.
Significant experience in comprehensive downtown master plans, surveying downtown property owners/tenants/citizen groups, facilitating public forums, developing funding strategies, developing downtown design themes, knowledge of land use planning, landscape architecture, and traffic flow/parking logistics analysis.
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Summary
The City of Liberal is seeking qualified consulting firms to create a Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan. The plan will develop a future vision and strategy for the downtown area, incorporating community feedback and assessing market data, infrastructure, and design elements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Significant experience in comprehensive downtown master plans
- Surveying downtown property owners/tenants/citizen groups
- Facilitating public forums
- Developing funding strategies
- Developing downtown design themes
- Knowledge of land use planning
- Landscape architecture
- Traffic flow/parking logistics analysis
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Downtown Development Master Plan document
- Executive summary
- Public involvement findings
- Data collection and analysis summary
- Economic development studies findings
- Redevelopment sites review
- Public realm improvements proposal
- Unified vision summary
- Detailed implementation plan and schedule
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Resume sampling of personnel
- Description of services
- Client references
- Downtown master plans
- Engagement strategies example
- Work plan schedule timeline
- Additional pertinent information
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Submit to
- City Hall, 324 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, Kansas
- Scope location
- Liberal, Kansas
Questions about this RFSOQ
How do I respond to this RFSOQ from City of Liberal?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 324 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, Kansas. For questions, contact Keeley Young.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFSOQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Liberal in KS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFSOQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Keeley Young at (620) 626-2257. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Downtown Development Master Plan document, executive summary, public involvement findings, data collection and analysis summary, economic development studies findings, redevelopment sites review, public realm improvements proposal, unified vision summary, detailed implementation plan and schedule.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Significant experience in comprehensive downtown master plans, surveying downtown property owners/tenants/citizen groups, facilitating public forums, developing funding strategies, developing downtown..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Liberal?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Liberal are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Liberal regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFSOQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Resume sampling of personnel, description of services, client references, downtown master plans, engagement strategies example, work plan schedule timeline, additional pertinent information, conflict. Review the full document from City of Liberal for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Liberal, Kansas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.