# Shawnee County Shawnee #029-26(2)

Design-Build Renovation of Maner Conference Center in Topeka, KS

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 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
- Scope of Work:
  - Interior renovations of conference and meeting rooms
  - Modernization of audiovisual and technology systems
  - HVAC replacement and upgrades
  - Electrical and lighting improvements
  - Fire protection and life safety enhancements
  - ADA accessibility upgrades
  - Restroom renovations
  - Interior finishes and furnishings
  - Exterior remodeling to align with adjacent facilities
  - Renovation or replacement of parking areas
  - Site improvements
- Procurement Process:
  - Three-phase selection: qualifications, technical proposal (including conceptual design), and construction cost/time proposal
  - Contract requires Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Guaranteed Delivery Date (GDD)
  - Coordination with representatives of the adjoining hotel required 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 energy efficiency, technology infrastructure, and accessibility
  - Design-build team must provide fixed fee, GMP, and GDD
  - Shawnee County retains exclusive contracting authority

### Description

Shawnee County is soliciting technical 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 estimated total budget for the project is between $7 million and $8 million. The procurement process is divided into three phases: qualifications solicitation, technical proposal including conceptual design, and construction cost/time proposal.

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