CITY OF LAWRENCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Purpose of RFP:  

Determine the actual/projected public costs and benefits associated with current and projected growth of the Lawrence community within a projected five-year time horizon.

The study will be used by the Public Improvements Task Force to make recommendations to the Lawrence City Commission regarding an appropriate public cost allocation model.

RFP Description:

1) Determine the actual/projected public costs and benefits associated with current and projected growth of the Lawrence community within a projected five-year time horizon.

Public costs shall focus on collector/arterial streets; intersection improvements; parks and open space; City recreation facilities; and fire/medical facilities.  Other public facilities shall be included as appropriate.   Costs shall include capital and operating costs.  Public costs shall not include water/wastewater infrastructure.  The inter-relationship of City public infrastructure with other public facilities and services will also be addressed as appropriate.

Benefits shall include tax and fee revenues, community economic benefits associated with growth, and other appropriate benefits.

2) Examine methods for the appropriate allocation of public costs, including tax, fee, impact fee, exactions, excise tax and other options.  Examination shall include administrative, community economics, public finance, equitable, and legal considerations.

General Requirements:

The proposals will be evaluated based on following criteria:

Previous relevant experience in assisting growing communities with evaluation of costs and benefits associated with community growth; evaluation of methods for public cost allocations; and successful implementation of recommended methods.  Successful applicants shall integrate consultation with community members into their work, including those representing neighborhood and development members.

Respondents should provide a listing of references, estimated project deliverables (work product) and an estimated timeline for completion of the study.  Proposals should also indicate the ability to respond to specific Kansas law requirements for aspects of the study.

Department:

City Manager's Office

Contacts:

David L. Corliss

Assistant City Manager

6 E. 6th Street

Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 841-8782

email dcorliss@ci.lawrence.ks.us

Site Visit Requirements:

Three visits are anticipated, including presentation of final report.

Copy Requirements:

Submit ten (10) copies of proposal

Due Date & Time:

Submit To Address:

City Manager's Office

City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street

P.O. Box 708

Lawrence, KS 66044