Volume 43 - Issue 21 - May 23, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Administration
Office of Facilities and Property Management

Notice of Hearing

Pursuant to K.S.A. 75-37,143(d), the State Building Advisory Commission will conduct a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. June 12, 2024, in Suite 1200, 12th Floor, Eisenhower State Office Building, 700 SW Harrison St., Topeka, Kansas. Check in at the front desk with security is required.

The purpose of the hearing is for the public to have an opportunity to comment on a request from Pittsburg State University to utilize an alternative project delivery method for the Kelce College of Business, which is part of Project Gorilla Rising.

Project Gorilla Rising will build on the success of Block 22 to create a Downtown Educational Enterprise District, anchored by a new home for the Kelce College of Business. The facility will allow for expanded programming and the flexibility to implement active learning strategies and experiential pedagogies used in modern business education. The location will grow and enhance the university’s relationships with corporations, manufacturers, city, community, and other partners in educating the next generation of business leaders in a rapidly changing environment.

Construction costs are estimated at $27,600,000.

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

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