Online Permitting & Licensing Portal Public Virtual Training Session June 30, 2026

The City of Manhattan, Kansas held a public virtual training session on June 30, 2026, to introduce and demonstrate their new online permitting and licensing portal, known as OPAL (Oracle Permitting and Licensing). The portal was developed following an extensive procurement process that included an RFP to select a modern permitting and licensing software solution integrated with the city's Oracle ERP financial system. The session covered the portal's features, including application workflows, digital plan review, integration with GIS data and Bluebeam for document markup, and online payment processing via Paymentus. The city staff also discussed the migration of historical permit and license data into the new system and explained how users can register accounts, submit applications, add contacts, schedule inspections, and make payments. The training emphasized improved transparency, efficiency, and user experience for customers and contractors interacting with multiple city departments. While no specific contract award details or dollar amounts were disclosed, the meeting highlighted the successful implementation of a significant capital software project procured through a competitive process and the ongoing support and enhancements planned for the portal.