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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 19, 2004
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
TITLE:
APPROVED
(J As Recommended
(J As Amended
(J Ordinance on 1st Reading
(J Ordinance on 2nd Reading
(J Implementing Resolution
(J Set Public Hearing For
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
SIGNS AT SANTA ANA ZOO
AT PRENTICE PARK - NEW
CHILDREN'S ZOO
(SPEC. N"tJJi;rZ
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to TFN Architectural Signage, Inc., a Santa Ana
vendor, to provide all labor, materials, and incidentals to implement
. graphics and signage for the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - New
Children's Zoo in the amount of $97,425.71.
DISCUSSION
The new children's zoo, the Crean Family Farm, is currently under
construction in the southwest corner of the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice
Park. The two-acre site is scheduled to open in the summer of 2004,
and will feature eight buildings, including a two-story barn with an
education classroom that will house a wide 'variety of rare domestic
animals. Within the farm setting, children will learn about our
community's agricultural heritage, the value of genetic diversity, and
the need for conversation.
Graphics and signage required to enhance the Crean Family Farm include
animal location and identification signs, encyclopedic signs explaining
each animal, their origin and character, and a sign for program events.
The recommended action will allow for the installation of the graphics
and signage component.
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Contract Award for Signs at the Santa Ana
Zoo at Prentice Park - New Children's Zoo
(Spec. No. 04-027)
April 19, 2004
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The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 25-26, 2004 and
bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids
received is as follows:
3 Invitations For Bid mailed
2 Invitations For Bid mailed to Santa Ana vendors
3 Bids received
2 Bids received from Santa Ana vendors
Bids were received and opened on March 24, 2004 (Exhibit 1). The bid
received from TFN Architectural Signage, Inc. is responsive to the
specification and meets the City's requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Recreation Grants Fund California State Park .
Bond Improvements Other Than Buildings account (account no. 169-270-
6631, Project 6361).
Svcs. Agency
TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Executive Director
Parks, Rec. & Comm.
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JR/TO/04-027.8:1i
Agency
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