REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICESCDBG BLUEPRINT TO BUILD COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
The City of Ottawa, Kansas, is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural firms or architect-led teams to provide professional architectural, engineering, and related design services for the City’s proposed 2026 Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Blueprint to Build Community Center Project at Forest Park. The City has not yet received a CDBG award, and professional services would proceed only if the project is funded. RFQ for Professional Services
The proposed project is anticipated to include a large gymnasium, aquatics/pool space, multipurpose and gathering areas, fitness space, and supporting facility areas. RFQ for Professional Services
Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Submittals may be mailed to the City of Ottawa City Clerk, P.O. Box 60, Ottawa, KS 66067; hand delivered to 101 S. Hickory Street, Ottawa, KS 66067; or emailed to cityclerk@ottawaks.gov. RFQ for Professional Services
Questions may be directed to Melissa Scherman, City Clerk, at 785-229-3617 or mscherman@ottawaks.gov
Publication Information: 10/7/26 in Ottawa Herald
Bid Opening Information: 11/10/26 at 11:00 am City Hall
If the project is funded and a professional services agreement is executed, the selected firm shall provide all architectural, engineering, and related professional services reasonably necessary to complete the project, including reviewing Blueprint to Build prototype plans, developing site-specific design recommendations, providing architectural design and all required engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, aquatic/pool systems), preparing complete working drawings and bidding documents, assisting with construction procurement, and providing construction-phase professional services through substantial and final completion.
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