Saskatchewan Tenders #RFB-086062

Frost 2027 Winter Playground design, construction, and maintenance

The Government of Saskatchewan, through the Provincial Capital Commission, is seeking a provider for the Frost Regina Winter Festival’s Frost 2027 Winter Playground at Wascana Centre. - Buyer: Government of Saskatchewan; Provincial Capital Commission (PCC), on behalf of the Frost Regina Winter Festival. - Requested service: One provider to design, build, and maintain an interactive snow-and-ice playground, and supply the materials, equipment, artists, and primary build staffing. - Required features: A snow maze at least 80 × 80 feet, with walls at least 6 feet high and 3 feet thick; at least three ice slides at least 10 feet tall, with slide-area walls at least 10 feet high and 3 feet thick; one slide at least 1 foot taller than the others; a central professional-quality snow or ice sculpture at least 8 feet tall; carved art and windows in the maze walls; and branded entrance signage naming the structure. - Materials and support: The provider must source, deliver, and operate the required materials and equipment, including ice blocks and a snow machine. PCC will provide water, fencing, and limited supporting staff and equipment access. - Additional service: Youth programming is desired, preferably an art activity using snow or ice. - Experience requirement: Proponents should demonstrate delivery of comparable large-scale winter-event structures and professional-quality snow and ice artwork. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers or commercial vendors are specified. Named organizations include the Government of Saskatchewan, Provincial Capital Commission, and Frost Regina Winter Festival. - Products and quantities: No commercial products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified; the request is for one playground structure and associated services.

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking submissions for the Frost 2027 Winter Playground. The Provincial Capital Commission intends to hire an organization to design, build, and maintain a premium-quality interactive snow-and-ice structure featuring a maze, slides, and art carving, including sourcing and supplying all required snow and ice. Proponents must have proven experience delivering similar structures and professional-level snow and ice artwork. A smaller secondary component is youth programming, preferably an art activity using winter materials. The festival is scheduled for January 30–31 and February 6–7, 2027, and the dates are not flexible.

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