The City of Eudora is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide pre-construction engineering and project-management services for the Wakarusa Boat Ramp Transportation Alternative Project. The work includes replacing the boat ramp, adding an 8-foot concrete shared-use path to Pilla Park, restroom and park amenities, parking, signage, and sidewalk and ADA improvements. Respondents must meet applicable KDOT prequalification categories, including 411, 241, and 441.
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Census ID
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126890
Population
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6,506
Procurement Hell Score
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76 / 100
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City of Eudora, KS:No evidence of sole source usage in public records—deprioritize this path. Practical approach: focus on competitive bids by monitoring the city’s bid portal and engaging department heads to forecast needs. Note: The city’s low formal bidding threshold (~$25,000) pushes many purchases into formal competition.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Eudora
Eudora Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed various development projects, including the approval of a minor subdivision application at 111 West 15th Street to consolidate parcels. They also reviewed the Redevelopment Project Plan for Project Areas 2 and 3 in the Nottingham Redevelopment District, ultimately finding both areas consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan despite some concerns regarding the proposed residential versus commercial proportions. Additionally, the commission received updates on budget hearings, mill levy changes, monthly codes reporting adjustments, and progress on local development projects like Paschal's Landing and Cardinal Place.
Eudora Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a TIF Project Plan for Phase 1 to determine its conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and recommended the governing body proceed with consideration of the plan. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the Nottingham Development status, including ongoing developer plan reviews and land sale discussions. The meeting also included reports on recent building and construction permits issued for local projects such as Shadow Ridge, Paschal's Landing, Union Lofts, and Cardinal Place Apartments.
Eudora City Commission Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Eudora?
The City of Eudora uses a Commission–Manager government: a five-member City Commission (including the Mayor) sets policy, while the City Manager administers operations and oversees purchasing through the City Manager's Office and department directors.
Where does the City of Eudora post bids and RFPs?
The City of Eudora posts bids and RFPs on its Bid Postings page (https://cityofeudoraks.gov/Bids.aspx); vendors can subscribe via the page's Notify Me® text/email alerts. The city has also used Drexel Technologies' planroom for some construction project postings.
What products and services does the City of Eudora typically procure?
City of Eudora planning documents identify durable procurement categories: public building expansion and improvements; storm and sanitary sewer projects; water line upgrades and extensions; streets and sidewalks; parks, trails and recreation facilities; vehicles and equipment; and ongoing asset and facility maintenance.
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Commission covered several items, including a staff update on new hires and certifications in Public Works and Parks and Recreation. Resolutions and ordinances were adopted to set a public hearing for the K-10 Corridor TIF District, amend mobile food vending regulations, create a new Technology Fund, and authorize the purchase of UV lights for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Surplus playground equipment from Pilla Park was approved for donation. Commissioners and staff also discussed safety concerns regarding e-scooters and e-bikes, and various operational updates were provided across city departments.
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What vendor requirements does the City of Eudora publish for CDBG-funded procurements?
For CDBG-funded projects, Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG procurement procedures cited in City Commission materials require state-established bonding and insurance for construction/rehabilitation contracts over $25,000; CDBG contracts are executed by the Mayor. Vendors must consult each solicitation for exact bonding, insurance, and form requirements.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Eudora?
Vendors can find City of Eudora procurement policies in City Commission agenda materials and, for CDBG-funded work, in Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG procurement procedures: formal bidding for construction-type contracts over $25,000; three written quotes for ‘Small Purchases’ under $25,000; and competitive negotiations for professional services.
