Aurora, Illinois

File #: 24-0501    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Forwarded to Committee of the Whole
File created: 6/27/2024 In control: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
On agenda: 7/8/2024 Final action:
Title: A Resolution authorizing Aurora Sign Company to fabricate and install a new 4-side projection sign on to the City Hall facility for $121,825.65, with a ten percent (10%) Contingency of $12,182.56.
Attachments: 1. Aurora Sign Co. Watchfire and Equalis Group Quote, 2. Aurora City Hall -4 sided Projecting Sign-6-27-24, 3. RFP-CCOG-Scoreboards-Award-Letter-Watchfire-2020.10.13, 4. Correspondence - Watchfire and Equalis Group (Dealer Authorization Letter - Aurora Sign Company)
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Guadalupe Gonzalez III, Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance

DATE: June 27, 2024

SUBJECT:
City Hall Sign

PURPOSE:
Fabricate and install new 4-sided projecting sign on City Hall to Increase visibility and capabilities of providing information to residents and visitors.

BACKGROUND:
City Hall, located at 44 E Downer Place 60505, currently has in place a 2-sided sign that is not illuminated nor has any visual effects or capability to provide vital information to the public.

The City's Central Services Division explored the concept of a sign that will be highly visible from multiple directions, long distances, and provide staff with the ability to provide information to the public. The Aurora Sign Company of Warrenville, IL, whom is a repeatable sign dealer that has performed multiple projects for the City was consulted to develop a signage solution to resolve the current limitations. A new 4-sided Watchfire projection sign was the resolution conceived to address all the City's requirements. Additionally, to enhance the front main entrance, a new City Hall sign and logo to be installed above the entrance was recommended.

Watchfire Sign Co. currently holds a contract through the Equalis Group that is authorized to conduct public sector procurement processes, award and enter into Master Agreements with winning suppliers under applicable procurement guidelines.

DISCUSSION:
Aurora Sign Company is an authorized dealer of Watchfire Signs and is permitted to sell the products and services through the Equalis Group Master Agreement #COG-2103B and has provided a proposal to install the proposed four-sided projecting and south entrance signs for $121,825.65.

The proposal, scope of work, and concept images are attached.

A ten percent (10%) Contingency of $12,182.56 is requested for this project.

A 2024 Decision Package was approved for this project and funding is available in account 101-4411-417.38-05.

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