Opportunity
Shawnee County Shawnee #029-26(2)
Design-Build Renovation of Maner Conference Center in Topeka, KS
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
029-26(2)
NAICS
236220, 541310, 238210, 238220, 238290
Shawnee County, Kansas is seeking a qualified design-build team for a comprehensive renovation of the Maner Conference Center in Topeka. - Government Buyer: - Shawnee County, Kansas - Project location: 1 SW Expocentre Dr., Topeka, KS - Scope of Work: - Interior renovations of conference and meeting rooms - Modernization of audiovisual and technology systems - HVAC replacement - Electrical and lighting upgrades - Fire protection and life safety improvements - ADA accessibility enhancements - Restroom renovations - Interior finishes and furnishings - Exterior remodeling to align with adjacent facilities (Stormont Vail Events Center and Wyndham Grand Hotel) - Renovation or replacement of parking areas - Site improvements - Procurement Process: - Three-phase selection: qualifications, technical proposal (including conceptual design), and construction cost/time proposal - Successful team must provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Guaranteed Delivery Date (GDD) - Coordination required with representatives of the adjoining hotel for design choices - Estimated Contract Value: - $7 million to $8 million - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on improving facility functionality, accessibility, energy efficiency, and technology infrastructure - Design-build team must coordinate with adjacent hotel representatives, but Shawnee County retains contracting authority - Selection based on best overall value considering qualifications and price
Description
Shawnee County is soliciting qualifications and proposals from design-build teams for the renovation of the Maner Conference Center located in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves a complete renovation to improve functionality, accessibility, building systems, energy efficiency, technology infrastructure, and public experience while extending the building's useful life. The scope includes interior renovations, modernization of audiovisual and technology systems, HVAC replacement, electrical upgrades, fire protection improvements, ADA accessibility enhancements, restroom renovations, exterior remodeling, parking area renovations, and site improvements. The procurement will be conducted in three phases: qualifications solicitation, technical proposal including conceptual design, and construction cost/time proposal. The estimated budget for the project is between $7 million and $8 million.