Hays Post

The city of Hays is currently seeking proposals for two new welcome signs which will be placed along Interstate 70 as people approach the city. City staff has budgeted $90,000 out of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the new signs.

The east sign will be placed near the Commerce Parkway exit on the East Side and at Arnold Park on the west side of town. Both signs are expected to be constructed out of limestone and will look similar to the Flint Hills signs near Topeka. A similar sign can also be seen near the Hays Regional Airport.

The city released the request for proposal on Dec. 1 and the deadline to submit proposals is on Jan. 21. They expect to submit a recommendation to city commissioners on March 5, and the successful bidder will be notified and will receive a notice to proceed in mid-March.