REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
 Stone Retaining Wall Reconstruction – 1402 E. Wall St. – Fort Scott, KS

The City of Fort Scott, Kansas, is requesting cost proposals from qualified contractors for the reconstruction of failed rubble stone retaining walls along a drainage channel bordered by existing buildings to the east and west. The building at 1402 E. Wall St. is the building to the west.

1. Project Scope

The work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
 
 • West Side Wall: Reconstruction of a failed rubble stone retaining wall approximately 30 feet in length and 5 feet in height. Construction shall occur on the existing footing if determined structurally adequate, or on a newly constructed concrete footing.
 
 • East Side Wall: Reconstruction of a failed rubble stone retaining wall in an area approximately 5 feet by 10 feet.
 
 • A minimum of 200 square feet of reconstructed retaining wall. All site conditions shall be verified by the contractor.

2. Proposal Pricing

Proposals shall clearly identify:
 • Lump sum cost for the first 200 square feet of retaining wall
 • Unit cost per additional square foot beyond 200 square feet
 • Description of materials to be used
 • Identification of subcontractors, if applicable
 • Estimated duration of the project in calendar days

3. Schedule

Proposals shall include an anticipated start date and projected completion date.

4. Inclusions and Exclusions

Proposals shall clearly define what is included in the proposed price and list any exclusions.

5. Proposal Validity

Proposal pricing shall remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the submission deadline.

6. Standards and Compliance

All work shall comply with applicable City of Fort Scott ordinances, Kansas statutes, and recognized construction standards. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, site safety measures, and restoration of disturbed areas.

7. Insurance and Qualifications

Proposers shall submit proof of general liability insurance of $1 million, workers’ compensation coverage, and any additional insurance required by the City. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar masonry or stone retaining wall projects.

8. Submission Requirements

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or electronic format clearly marked 'RFP – Stone Retaining Wall Reconstruction.'

9. Submission Deadline

Proposals must be received no later than:
 
 Date:  February 19, 2026
 Time: 2:00PM
 Late submissions will not be considered.

Please submit all proposals to:

City Clerk/City of Fort Scott/City Hall                                                                                                                                
 123 S. Main Street
 Fort Scott, Kansas 66701
 

10. Contact Information

All questions regarding this Request for Proposals shall be directed to:
 Tom Coffman
 Phone: (620) 223-0550
 Email:

11. Evaluation and Award

Proposals will be evaluated based on price, completeness, materials proposed, contractor qualifications, schedule, and overall responsiveness. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and accept the proposal determined to be in the best interest of the City.