7.b.
FPRA Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/08/2023
- Re
- Wayfinding Agreement
- Submitted For:
- Shyanne Harnage
SUBJECT:
Approval of Service Agreement with Don Bell Signs, Inc. for the Comprehensive Wayfinding Signage Program in an amount not to exceed $499,739.00.
SUMMARY:
The City of Fort Pierce/Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, permitting, production, and installation of various types and quantities of wayfinding signs throughout the city. RFP 2023-010 was issued on December 28, 2021 and ten (10) proposals were received by the deadline of February 21, 2023. Staff received authorization to negotiate a contract with the highest ranked respondent, Don Bell Signs, Inc. of Port Orange, Florida for a Comprehensive Wayfinding Program consisting of approximately 62 sign assets (Gateway/Entrance Signs, Wayfinding Directional Signs, District Brand Signs and Public Parking Signs) on May 9, 2023. The attached service agreement is now before the Board for approval.
Wayfinding meets several objectives outlined in the FPRA 2020 Redevelopment Plan including:
GOAL 10. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall enhance the Agency’s community presence and awareness and develop the area as a regional destination.
GOAL 10.4. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall use the ‘brand’ to develop unique features in the Community Redevelopment Area (e.g. wayfinding signs, paver patterns/styles, shade structures, transit stops, amenities, etc.) and incorporate these items into the built environment.
4-point Action Plan – Foster Arts + Culture. Arts are at the foundation of Fort Pierce’s identity. Providing connections and access to the City's existing cultural attractions and cores will reach across the entirety of the community. Additional community and neighborhood gateways are also proposed to help define the extents and entrances of these unique areas, adding to the sense of place and arrival.
Wayfinding meets several objectives outlined in the FPRA 2020 Redevelopment Plan including:
GOAL 10. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall enhance the Agency’s community presence and awareness and develop the area as a regional destination.
GOAL 10.4. The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall use the ‘brand’ to develop unique features in the Community Redevelopment Area (e.g. wayfinding signs, paver patterns/styles, shade structures, transit stops, amenities, etc.) and incorporate these items into the built environment.
4-point Action Plan – Foster Arts + Culture. Arts are at the foundation of Fort Pierce’s identity. Providing connections and access to the City's existing cultural attractions and cores will reach across the entirety of the community. Additional community and neighborhood gateways are also proposed to help define the extents and entrances of these unique areas, adding to the sense of place and arrival.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Wayfinding Service Agreement with Don Bell Signs, Inc.
ALTERNATIVES:
Amend or deny the Service Agreement.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney's Office
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Y
- Fiscal Year:
- FY23
- Account:
- Retained Earnings
- Amount:
- $499,739.00
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Comprehensive Wayfinding Program will be funded by FPRA Retained Earnings. This project was included in the FPRA Capital Improvement Plan, FY23 and FY 24 Project-Based Budgets.