Volume 44 - Issue 44 - October 30, 2025

State of Kansas

Department of Administration
Office of Facilities and Property Management

Notice of Requested Architectural Services

Notice is hereby given of the commencement of the selection process for architectural services for Kansas State University, Trotter Hall, Second Floor Renovation. Trotter Hall, built in 1973, is home to key instructional facilities in support of the pre-clinical curriculum (years 1 through 3) in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The focus of this renovation is the second-floor laboratory designed for instruction of second-year veterinary students in pathology, virology, bacteriology, and parasitology in large and small animals. The overarching principle for these disciplines is diagnostic testing. The second-year laboratory space is used to train students in standard diagnostic techniques and microscope skills for these key disciplines. In short, students learn to perform every cage-side, stall-side, chute-side, and in-house diagnostic test available to veterinary practitioners in this space.

This proposed project will reconfigure and modernize the second floor of Trotter Hall using existing square footage. Three major areas will be developed through the proposed construction: the laboratory space, a medium-sized classroom, and the student success center.

The proposed laboratory space (occupancy 60 students) features diagnostic pods that will contain all of the diagnostic equipment a new veterinary graduate would encounter in primary care practice. Each pod features benchtop laboratory space for four learners and a double-headed microscope. The proposed space will separate the student study space from laboratory work with known biologic samples including bacterial and parasitic samples and formalin-fixed pathology specimens.

The medium-sized classroom (occupancy 60 students) will be used for pre-lab preparation and interpretation of laboratory results. This classroom will serve as a multi-use space to support core and elective courses, club activities, and weekend seminars.

The student success center will have areas for individual study and group study. Additional data connections and embedded technology will facilitate small group projects and individual learning. Carpet and acoustic ceiling will reduce noise and add to the comfortable feel. Large windows will be added along the north wall to allow natural daylight into the space. The space will seat up to 60 students at any given time.

Locker rooms will be in the middle space on the east side (next page). These renovations will improve the safety and efficiency of the workspace. We are committed to training students who are competent and confident in routine diagnostic skills. Funds are currently available for the design phase only. The project construction budget is $4,000,000 to $5,500,000.

An architectural/engineering program is available at http://admin.ks.gov/offices/ofpm/dcc/arch-eng-programs. For more information contact Ryan Zecha at rzecha@ksu.edu.

To be considered, one (1) PDF file of the following should be provided: State of Kansas Professional Qualifications DCC Forms 051-054, inclusive, and information regarding similar projects. These forms may be found at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management/design-construction--compliance/forms-and-documents. State of Kansas Professional Qualifications DCC Form 050 for each firm and consultant should be provided at the end of each proposal. Please include your firm name, agency abbreviation, and an abbreviated project name in the title of the PDF document. Proposals should be less than 5 Mb and follow the current State Building Advisory Commission guidelines which can be found in Part B – Chapter 2 of the Building Design and Construction Manual at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management/design-construction--compliance/building-design-and-construction-manual-bdcm. Paper copies and flash drives containing copies of the proposals are not required.

Proposals should be sent to professional.qualifications@ks.gov. Proposals received after the date and time noted below will not be forwarded to the State Building Advisory Commission for review. If you have questions about the proposal submissions, please contact Barbara Schilling at Barb.Schilling@ks.gov or 785-291-3695. The PDF proposal submissions shall be delivered to the attention of the State Building Advisory Commission by 2:00 p.m. on or before November 14, 2025.

The State of Kansas, as a matter of public policy, encourages anyone doing business with the State of Kansas to take steps to discourage human trafficking. If prospective bidders/vendors/contractors have any policies or participate in any initiatives that discourage human trafficking, then the prospective bidder/vendor/contractor is encouraged to submit same as part of their bid response.

Barbara Schilling
Deputy Director-DCC
Office of Facilities and Property Management
Department of Administration

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