RFQ/RFP for a Construction Manager at Risk at the Sunset Zoo for the Lemur and Americas Exhibits.

Location:	Kansas
Posted:	Apr 14, 2026
Due:	May 13, 2026
Agency:	City of Manhattan
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	PR2510
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Bid Number:	PR2510
Bid Title:	RFQ/RFP for a Construction Manager at Risk at the Sunset Zoo for the Lemur and Americas Exhibits.
Category:	Bid Notifications
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Alfonso Leyva

Description:

The City of Manhattan, through Sunset Zoo, a division of the Parks and Recreation Department, is requesting qualifications and proposals from qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Lemur and Americas Exhibits project at Sunset Zoo. This project generally includes a new lemur habitat with animal holding and public viewing areas; new and/or renovated Americas exhibit habitats with animal holding and public viewing areas; community/event gathering space and restrooms; infrastructure improvements; ADA-accessible pedestrian walkways and lighting; and associated site improvements, grading, and landscaping. A copy of the RFQ/RFP and related documents is available through the Drexel Technologies Plan Room at www.drexeltech.com.

Publication Date/Time:

4/14/2026 5:00 PM

Publication Information:

https://www.drexeltech.com/

Closing Date/Time:

5/13/2026 4:00 PM

Submittal Information:

Submissions due by 4:00 PM on May 13, 2026

Pre-bid Meeting:

April 27,2026

Contact Person:

Alfonso Leyva
alfonso.leyva@cityofmhk.com

Download Available:

www.drexeltech.com

Qualifications:

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour will be held April 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center, 2333 Oak Street, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Firms must RSVP no later than April 21, 2026, by emailing Alfonso Leyva at alfonso.leyva@cityofmhk.com and providing the names and titles of all attendees. Questions regarding this RFQ/RFP should be submitted in writing to Alfonso Leyva as well until 5:00 PM on April 30, 2026. Responses to questions will be issued by addendum through the Drexel Technologies Plan Room.

Special Requirements:

Submittals will be received at the City Clerk’s Office, 1101 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, until 4:00 PM on May 13, 2026. Interested firms shall provide seven (7) printed copies and one (1) electronic copy of the complete submission. Submissions shall be enclosed in a sealed package clearly marked: “RFQ/RFP Submission – CMAR – Lemur and Americas Exhibits, Sunset Zoo, Project No. PR2510.” The City will not accept oral submissions or copies received by telephone or facsimile. All submissions received after the deadline will be returned unopened.

RFQ/RFP for a Construction Manager at Risk at the Sunset Zoo for the Lemur and Americas Exhibits.

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