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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Manager DATE: December 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Res 24-638 Award Bid to Cardinal Construction Company, Inc. for Signage Improvements for Oshkosh Public Museum ($50,641.00)

BACKGROUND

At their November 9, 2022 meeting, the Common Council approved allocating $75,000.00 in ARPA appropriations for signage improvements at the Oshkosh Public Museum.  The purpose of the Oshkosh Public Museum's exterior signage project is to replace the temporary signage on the northwest corner of the Museum's property near the intersection of Congress Ave. and High Ave that has been in place for over 30 years. In addition, a new sign in the front of the Museum off of Algoma Blvd. would replace the Museum terrace sign that was destroyed by a vehicle accident several years ago. These signs are an important element for wayfinding and advertising exhibitions. The scope of the project includes a permanent sign on the northwest corner that is similar in size and spacing to the brick columns supporting the arch on the northeast corner of the Museum's property. The brick columns will support a metal sign with raised lettering stating "Oshkosh Public Museum". The aesthetic of the new northwest signage will be consistent to the look of the archway on the northeast corner of the property. The banner-style sign in the front (east) side of the Museum will be mounted on a pole similar, but slightly larger, to the existing light poles on the property. This signage pole will support a banner that will be used to indicate the OPM logo and will have the flexibility to be substituted to advertise special exhibitions. As part of this project the City’s Electrical Division will provide the necessary equipment and installation of electrical components. The City engaged Saiki Designs, Inc.  to design the sign improvements and provide the bid specifications for the project.

ANALYSIS

Working with Saiki Designs, Inc., Museum and Facilities Maintenance staff, Purchasing prepared bid specifications for this project.  The bid was advertised in the local newspaper and posted on Demandstar.  Bids were due November 20, 2024.  The bid tab is attached.  The low bid from Cardinal Construction Company, Inc. met all the minimum bid requirements.

FISCAL IMPACT

The Common Council allocated $75,000.00 in ARPA appropriations for this project.  With this bid award of $50,641.00 and Saiki Design Inc.’s design fees of $12,140.00, the total fiscal impact of this bid is approximately $62,781.00. This project will be charged to A/N#: 02241070 7214 15231 (Buildings & Building Improvements:  ARPA – Loss Revenue/CIP 2022).  The City’s Electric Division will use approximately $4,000 of the remaining allocated funds to purchase and install the electrical components for the sign.

RECOMMENDATION

Purchasing recommends the Common Council award this bid to Cardinal Construction Company, Inc. for $50,641.00.

Attachments RES 24-638 Bid Tab OPM Signage Improvements

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