Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Frontenac, Kansas. Design plans call for the construction of a 12,000-square-foot library; for site work for a library; clubhouse / community center; and clubhouse / community center.

As of August 15, 2023, this project is in the design phase. An architect has been selected for the project. Construction is estimated to take place in April of 2024. The City of Frontenac, Kansas is seeking proposals from qualified architectural firms to develop the initial conceptual design(s) and provide cost estimates to build a new facility that will house a public library, community space, and historical collection. The City of Frontenac has no library building but has dedicated funds to provide for the design and building of a new library as well as creating a sustainable fund for future operations. The new library will be built in downtown Frontenac to serve the approximately 3,400 residents of Frontenac as well as the students in the nearby Frontenac school district. The proposed location of the new library is an 81 x 170 lot on the corner of McKay St. and Crawford St. It is currently the site of Frontenac Town Hall and Municipal Court, a 3,000 square foot CMU-type structure attached to an adjacent post office building. The City intends to build a new 8,000 - 12,000 square foot facility to house a library, community space and historical collection which has a modern interior and an exterior which compliments the historic brick features of downtown Frontenac. Notify Short list of Firms Selected - February 6, 2023 Site Visits and Interviews - February 13 - 24, 2023 Evaluation and Recommendation to Governing Body - March 6, 2023 Questions may be addressed to: John Zafuta, City Administrator City of Frontenac 313 E McKay St. Frontenac, KS 66763 johnz@frontenacks.net City staff expects to recommend a firm to the Frontenac City Council for approval by March 6, 2023. If necessary, the City may extend the selection period. Selection as the firm with the preferred proposal does not provide any contract rights to that firm. Any such rights shall accrue only if and when the City and the firm execute a binding contract. The City reserves the right to negotiate with the successful firm in any manner necessary to best serve the interests of the City. If the City fails to reach an agreement with the successful bidder, the City may commence negotiations with an alternative bidder or reject all bids and reinstitute the RFP process. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals without qualifications. Proposals will be considered only in their entirety. The City reserves the right to add or deduct any specific requirements and associated costs from the selected proposal. The Method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.