Introduction & Purpose

The City of De Soto is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in acoustical engineering, environmental noise, municipal planning, land use regulation, and municipal code development to assist the City in evaluating its existing noise regulations and recommending strategies to address modern industrial noise sources.

This effort builds upon recent City Council discussions regarding industrial growth and evolving noise standards associated with large industrial facilities, including hyper-scale data centers. The City seeks an objective evaluation of current acoustical science, municipal best practices, and regulatory options before determining whether amendments to the City's Noise Ordinance are appropriate.

Project Timeline

The timeline provided is the City’s proposed schedule for completing the project. However, the City is open to a more aggressive timeline and encourages respondents to identify opportunities to expedite the work without compromising the quality of the analysis or recommendations.

• RFQ Released: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

• Questions Due: Friday, August 7, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

• Responses to Questions Issued: Monday, August 10, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

Submission Instructions

All submissions are due by August 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time. Firms must provide one electronic copy (via USB or email) and one printed copy in a clearly labeled envelope.

Submittals should be addressed to or hand delivered to:

Brandon Mills

Assistant City Administrator

City of De Soto

32905 W. 84th Street

De Soto, KS 66018

bmills@desotoks.us

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Brandon Mills at bmills@desotoks.us no later than Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Responses will be issued in writing to all known prospective respondents. Oral interpretations or responses are not binding on the City.