Volume 44 - Issue 42 - October 16, 2025

State of Kansas

Board of Regents

Notice of Hearing

Pursuant to K.S.A. 76-7,131(e), on behalf of the Kansas Board of Regents, Wichita State University gives notice that the State Educational Institution Procurement Committee will conduct a public hearing at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Room #203 of the Rhatigan Student Center, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, Kansas. Visitor parking is available in the parking garage located south of the Rhatigan Student Center off WuShock Drive.

The purpose of the hearing is for the public to have an opportunity to comment on a request from Wichita State University to utilize a Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) alternate project delivery method as authorized by the State Educational Institution Project Delivery Construction Procurement Act (K.S.A. 76-7,125 et seq.) for the University Stadium Project Phase 2.

The University Stadium project is a replacement for Cessna Stadium. Phasing has been developed around maintaining the spectator seating and other infrastructure required for the Wichita State Track and Field teams as well as the annual Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Track and Field Championship. Phase 1a (east side improvements) and Phase 1b (track/field improvements) are being handled under a separate contract anticipated to be complete in 2025. Phase 2 will include replacement and/or modifications to the existing west side stadium structure to include seating for 6500 spectators (including accessible seating areas), updated restrooms, a press box, and accommodations for future expansion/improvements.

Construction costs are estimated at $17 million.

Emily Patterson
Executive Director of Facilities Planning
Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration
Wichita State University

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