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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022106 Agmt Graphic Solution Main St Archway SignREQUEST FOR AGENCY ACTION Qdocauon lap AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS FOR MAIN STREET ARCHWAY SIGN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES RECOMMENDED ACTION AGENCY SECRETARY USE ONLY: /nvh07,7 ; A! th ✓e z Znld: f�araA APPROVED © As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the Agency General Counsel to prepare and authorize the Executive Director to execute a consulting agreement for archway sign design and construction administration services with Graphic Solutions for an amount not to exceed $35,000. At the request of the City Council Committee on Main Street Development, Public Works Agency staff researched and reviewed the feasibility of installing overhead archway signs on South Main Street between First Street and Warner Avenue. Staff identified two preferred locations: one at Walnut Street and the second at Broadway Place. The two proposed signs will span across Main Street with a ground clearance of 18 -feet from the roadway centerline. These signs will be a replica of the old historic sign that once stood across Main Street (see Exhibits 1 and 2). The Committee requested that construction of the sign at Broadway Place begin by mid 2006. In order to meet the construction deadline, staff requested a proposal from Graphic Solutions, which has over 35 years of experience in these specialized archway sign throughout California. Graphic Solutions is a full service design firm and will provide these services in a timely manner to meet the project schedule. Staff recommends selection of Graphic Solutions for Main Street archway sign design and construction administration services. The proposal demonstrated that the firm has vast experience in the required fields and a good understanding of the project objectives. 4 -1 Agreement with Graphic Solutions February 21, 2006 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT Fund for the proposed consulting services is available in the South Main Corridor Fund (account no. 553- 936 -6631, project no. 9209). Executive Director f� ames G. Ros '"'Executive Director Public Works Agency H: Acfions\2004CRA V2esoApprvFY04- 05CRABdgt- 6 -2 -04 APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: i «� V'Z�k , Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency MWA FUTURE ARCHWAY SIGN — I I u u SST STo W O J LL BISHOP J WALNUT LI uu CUBBON U0 � Du z 0 J W S N u n RUIN( UH L z a ST.ANDREW EGERTRUDE C ST. w z Z WARNER o AVE. EXHIBIT 1 PROPOSED ARCHWAY SIGN SANTA ANA Date: Title; P�I AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS j V A ■ Feb. 21, 2006 FOR MAIN STREET ARCHWAY SIGN DESIGN PUNiK�RK$ AM 11 / AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES I \` j EXHIBIT 2 SANTA ANA Date Title P��Ippp��I n AGREEMENT WITH GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS Feb. 21, 2006 FOR MAIN STREET ARCHWAY SIGN DESIGN rueuc neoes eccxr� AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES 4 -4