Description
The City of Hays is soliciting sealed bids to remove the existing poured‑in‑place playground surfacing at the Bickle Schmidt Sports Complex and install new, color‑matched, fall‑zone surfacing. The work includes demolition of the current surface, preparation of the base, installation of a new 8‑ft fall‑height surfacing system over an approximately 55’ × 55’ area, protection of existing concrete, turf, and playground equipment, and coordination with a new shade structure that will be installed between December 2026 and March 2027. The contractor must be fully qualified, provide all labor, materials, equipment, warranties, and obtain any required permits (provided by the city). A site visit is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on 3 Nov 2026; the installation window is slated for 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Jun 2027.
• Removal of existing poured‑in‑place surfacing (≈55’ × 55’)
• Installation of new poured‑in‑place surfacing with 8 ft fall height, black/green color preferred
• Protection of existing concrete, turf, and playground equipment during work
• Coordination with shade‑structure installation (Dec 2026 – Mar 2027)
• Provide all materials, labor, equipment, warranties, and required permits (city‑provided)
• Submit sealed bid package with itemized costs; no bid fee required
• Insurance minimum $1,000,000 per accident; compliance with Kansas anti‑discrimination statutes