Item 4FM E M O R A N D U M
December 28, 2011
To:Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From:Ken Baker, Director of PDS
Subject:Item 4F –Approve Option to Extend the Current Contract
with Facility Solutions Group (FSG) for the Installation of
Wayfinding Signage in an Amount not to Exceed $125,000
Action
Requested:
Approve Option to extend the current contract with Facility
Solutions Group (FSG) for the installation of wayfinding
signage in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Background
Information:
The Wayfinding Sign System Plan was adopted by City
Councilin April of 2010. The plan provided a recommended
design, locations and messages for approximately 65 signs
throughout the City. In FY 2011 the City Council
appropriated $50,000 (Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds) for the
installation ofPhase I of the signage program. In the spring
of 2011, the City selected FSG to fabricate and install the
signage. During this past summer, Phase I signage was
installed along Carroll Avenue and the SH 114 frontage
road.
This fiscal year City Council has funded $125,000 ($50,000
from the Hotel Occupancy Tax and $75,000 from the
Strategic Initiative Fund) for the installation of phasesII & III
of the wayfinding signage program. Staff is recommending
that the contact with FSG be extended for the fabrication and
installation of phases II & III of theprogram. City Council is
expected to approve the recommended wayfinding signage
th
priority list at its January20meeting. No priceincrease
from the previous contract isanticipatedfor the fabrication or
installation of the signage.
Financial
Considerations:
Funding for the fabrication and installation of the wayfinding
signage was approved in the FY 2012 budget.
Strategic Link:
This project is aligned with the Strategic Focus Area of
Mobility and the Corporate Objective to provide travel and
convenience with the City and Region.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
City Council consideration at the January 3, 2011
meeting.
Legal Review:
Contract documents and standard specifications format
follow that previously reviewed by the City Attorney.
Alternatives:
1) City Council approve as presented
2) Reject the contract extension
Supporting
Documents:
1)Letter to FSG extending the contract
2) Previous contract
Staff
Recommendation:
Approve the contact with FSG not to exceed $125,000.