Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex Playground Shelter

The City of Hays is soliciting sealed bids to design, supply, and install a new pole‑barn/metal‑frame shelter with a metal roof over the playground at the Bickle‑Schmidt Sports Complex. The structure must be a “turnkey” solution, meeting 2015 IBC requirements (115 mph wind, 25 psf snow), with engineered stamped drawings, warranties on posts, metal, and workmanship, and must protect existing turf and concrete from damage. The existing fabric‑top structures will be removed by the city; the new shelter will be approximately 55’ × 55’ with a minimum 16’ ceiling height, matching the design and color of an existing structure on the Southwest Quad. The contractor must be licensed in Hays, provide all labor and materials, obtain necessary permits (city‑provided), and coordinate around underground utilities and field lighting. The project timeline is November 1 2026 – February 26 2027, and a mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for October 8 2026. • Install a metal‑frame, metal‑roof shelter (≈55’ × 55’, ≥16’ ceiling) over playground. • Provide engineered drawings, warranties, and comply with 2015 IBC wind/snow loads. • Perform work as a turnkey contract, including removal of existing structures (city‑handled) and replacement of disturbed concrete/surfacing. • Coordinate site access, protect existing turf, concrete, and utilities. • Complete installation by 26 Feb 2027; submit sealed bid by 27 Oct 2026, 3 PM.