# Hays Civicplus #Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex Playground Shelter

City of Hays Solicits Bids for Metal Playground Shelter Installation at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex Playground Shelter
**NAICS:** 236220

The City of Hays Parks Department is seeking bids for the installation of a new metal frame pole-barn structure with a metal roof to cover the playground at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Hays, Parks Department (Director: Jeff Boyle)
- Project Scope:
  - Installation of a metal frame pole-barn structure, approximately 55 x 55 feet, with a minimum 16-foot ceiling height
  - Structure must have a closed metal ceiling and interior to prevent bird nesting
  - Must meet 2015 International Building Code standards, including:
    - 115-mph wind load
    - 25 psf ground snow load
  - Engineered stamped drawings required
  - Warranty on posts/columns, ribbed metal/paint, and workmanship must be provided
  - All labor and materials to be supplied by contractor
  - Protection of existing concrete, underground electrical, and amenities during construction
  - Coordination with the City for removal of existing structures
- Product/Service Details:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; both wooden and metal framed buildings considered, but fabric-top structures are not allowed
  - Design and color must match an existing structure on the Southwest Quad
  - Contractor must be licensed in Hays
- Quantities and Part Numbers:
  - One turnkey structure; no specific part numbers provided
- Unique Requirements:
  - Closed interior to prevent bird nesting
  - Compliance with 2015 IBC, wind and snow load standards
  - Engineered stamped drawings and warranty documentation required

### Description

The City of Hays is requesting bids for the installation of a pole-barn or metal frame type structure with a metal roof over a playground at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex. The project requires a structure with a minimum 16-foot ceiling height, metal roof and closed interior to prevent bird nesting, meeting 2015 International Building Code standards including wind and snow load requirements. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and provide detailed cost breakdowns. The project timeline is from November 1, 2026, to February 26, 2027, with bids due by October 27, 2026.

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