Shawnee County Solid Waste Office Renovation Design Services RFP 035-26
Shawnee CountyCounty · Topeka, KS- Due
- Sep 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
The 30-second brief
Shawnee County Solid Waste is seeking qualified professional design services for a two-phase renovation project at the North Annex. Phase One involves renovating approximately 4,000 square feet of unused space into supervisor offices, including wall removal, construction of four new offices, a kitchenette, and potential restroom inclusion. Phase Two involves redesigning the existing supervisor office area into a functional administrative and customer-service workspace with a cashier window. The selected firm will serve as the lead design consultant responsible for architectural design and coordination of all engineering disciplines (HVAC, electrical, data, fire alarm, plumbing) to deliver bid-ready construction documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site inspection is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10:00 am. The total project budget is $750,000.00. Proposals must be submitted through the Shawnee County online bid portal by September 16, 2026.
Relevant experience with similar design projects, Quality and creativity of design approach, Demonstrated understanding of project goals, Qualifications of project team, Fee proposal, Quality of references
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Summary
Shawnee County Solid Waste is seeking qualified professional design services for a two-phase renovation project at the North Annex.
Phase One involves renovating approximately 4,000 square feet of unused space into supervisor offices, including wall removal, construction of four new offices, a kitchenette, and potential restroom inclusion. Phase Two involves redesigning the existing supervisor office area into a functional administrative and customer-service workspace with a cashier window. The selected firm will serve as the lead design consultant responsible for architectural design and coordination of all engineering disciplines (HVAC, electrical, data, fire alarm, plumbing) to deliver bid-ready construction documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site inspection is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10:00 am. The total project budget is $750,000.00. Proposals must be submitted through the Shawnee County online bid portal by September 16, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Relevant experience with similar design projects
- Quality and creativity of design approach
- Demonstrated understanding of project goals
- Qualifications of project team
- Fee proposal
- Quality of references
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Title Page
- Letter of Introduction
- Company Profile & Relevant Experience
- Project Team
- Design Approach
- Proposed Design Schedule
- Fee Proposal
- References
- Signed bid
- Attachment 1
- Submit to
- All bids must be submitted through this online portal. Questions: 785-251-4039.
- Scope location
- Topeka, KS
- Projected sq ft
- 4,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Shawnee County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: All bids must be submitted through this online portal. Questions: 785-251-4039..
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Shawnee County 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 RFP 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.
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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: "Relevant experience with similar design projects, Quality and creativity of design approach, Demonstrated understanding of project goals, Qualifications of project team, Fee proposal, Quality of refer..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Shawnee County?
All active and historical solicitations from Shawnee County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Shawnee County 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 RFP?
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: Title Page, Letter of Introduction, Company Profile & Relevant Experience, Project Team, Design Approach, Proposed Design Schedule, Fee Proposal, References, Signed bid, Attachment 1. Review the full document from Shawnee County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Topeka, KS. The total projected area is 4000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.