This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract a professional roofing or construction company to perform a replacement of the roofing material on two historical buildings in Riverside Park

The Stich Shelter House was constructed in 1916, and still has the original terracotta clay tile roof. The roof has been experiencing leaks for a number of years and has a significant number of broken or missing tiles.

The Park Office, also known as the “Garden House”, was constructed in 1936 and also has the original roof. The existing roof consists of diamond patterned asbestos shingles. The shingles have been chemically tested and are positive for asbestos.

The locations for repair and installation are:

• Stich Shelter House – 500 Shelter House Pl. Independence, KS 67301

• Park Office – 400 Mickey Mantle Way, Independence, KS 67301

INSTRUCTIONS:

Submissions must include one electronic pdf copy of the proposal by 12:00 p.m. CST on March 6, 2026. Email copies should be sent to and You will receive a confirmation of email receipt.

Proposals shall be directed to:

David Schwenker, City of Independence, 120 N. 6th St., Independence, Kansas 67301, 620-332- 2500,

Proposals must be received by the time specified at the address listed above. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

The City of Independence reserves the right to reject to add or delete options after the proposal is awarded, and expects appropriate credit or debit for said options. The City of Independence reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities should any occur as may best benefit the City.