Title
Sign Fabrication and Installation Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for sign fabrication and installation services for an initial term of three years:
- Carolina Signs and Wonders, Inc. (WBE),
- RLM Group Charlotte, LLC (SBE),
- JKS Motorsports, Inc. (WBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
John Mrzygod, General Services
Explanation
§ These contracts include graphic design consultation, fabrication of various signage, product installation and removal, and related services.
§ On June 24, 2024, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $102,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities. However, Carolina Signs and Wonders Inc. and JKS Motorsports, Inc. are city certified WBEs, and RLM Group Charlotte, LLC is a city certified SBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Services Operating Budget