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Board debates $15,750 sign cap, directs staff to seek alternative bids
Summary
The IDA discussed replacing a roadside sign with a $15,750 quote; members asked staff to seek alternative bids and assigned Jim to obtain additional quotes and cost comparisons before proceeding.
Members of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency discussed a proposed sign replacement for an IDA-owned site and questioned the highest-priced vendor’s responsiveness and the quoted cap of $15,750.
The item matters because the agency’s sign marks public-facing property and the cost and durability of the replacement affect both budget and long-term maintenance.
Victoria, a staff member, presented the $15,750 quote and said she had attempted to reach the vendor several times without response. Board members said the price was high for what they expected and asked whether other vendors could provide lower-cost or simpler alternatives. One board member suggested a banner as a cheaper temporary solution; another said the original sign had required repair after a prior installation. After discussion, board members agreed to solicit additional bids and tasked Jim, a board member, with getting alternative cost estimates and design options. The transcript records a motion delegating the follow-up to Jim and requests for cost comparisons; no final authorization to spend $15,750 was recorded.
Staff will return with additional bids, cost comparisons, and any recommended vendor for final approval.
