Kansas Coliseum RFP Process

In the 2010 budget process, Sedgwick County Commissioners approved $584,989 for continued operations of the pavilions at the Kansas Coliseum. Historically, the pavilions have housed events such as dog and horse shows, flea markets and gun shows, and will continue to do so in 2010. The commission requested to initiate an RFP process to gauge market interest and discover potential uses for the Kansas Coliseum Complex. The 2010 Sedgwick County Adopted Budget currently allows the pavilions to continue to operate in 2010 without integration of any request for proposal (RFP) response.

The RFP was issued on July 29, 2009, sent to more than 40 potential developers, and responses were received on August 25, 2009.

Three responses were received and public presentations took place on October 27:

• NORAM, a partnership with Law Kingdon/The Law Company
• Heritage Development Group, a partnership proposal with Walz Harman Huffman and Adventureland RV
• Hartman Arena (Withdrew)

Background information and multimedia materials used during the presentations can be accessed using the links below:

• Kansas Coliseum RFP Process Discussion with commissioners – October 13, 2009
• Kansas Coliseum RFP Process Update with commissioners – October 27, 2009
• Kansas Coliseum RFP Response Presentation – NORAM, October 27, 2009
• Kansas Coliseum RFP Response Presentation – Saddle Rock Rodeo Resort, October 27, 2009
• Kansas Coliseum RFP Response Presentation Representatives – Saddle Rock Rodeo Resort, October 27, 2009

Sedgwick County continues to review the proposals with possible goals to include:

• Minimize financial risk to Sedgwick County
• Retain pavilions
• Maximize benefits to the community
• Maximize financial return of site to Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County welcomes your comments on the presentations and proposals related to the Kansas Coliseum RFP process.