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Southborough trails committee finalizes sign plan, sets pre-bid and bid dates
Summary
The Town of Southborough Trails Committee approved a signage package layout and set a pre-bid site visit for Nov. 24 and a bid opening for Dec. 10. The plan calls for two kiosks, three interpretive graphics and two smaller directional signs; vendors will view procurement documents on COMMBUYS.
The Town of Southborough Trails Committee reviewed and confirmed specifications for signage on the town’s trail system and set procurement dates at its Nov. 13 meeting.
The committee agreed to a package that includes two trailhead kiosks (36-by-48-inch panels), three larger interpretive graphic signs (topics: people; wetland/watershed; and the building of the dam) and two smaller single-post signs (18-by-24 inches) for locations such as East Main Street/the schoolhouse and the double-arch bridge. “The pre-bid meeting is on November 24 at 11AM,” the committee chair said, and the bid opening was moved to Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Town Hall.
Committee members reviewed hardware and mounting options. The kiosks were described as upright, double-post units with two 36-by-48 panels; the group decided kiosks would be single-sided and sited so they are visible to approaching trail users. Members emphasized ADA-compliant mounting heights for readability, and the graphic vendor recommended font sizes suited to signs designed for close viewing. The committee allocated 21 hours of graphic design work in the package.
Logistics discussed include delivery and storage: the committee asked the vendor to clarify whether deliveries would be palletized, whether a lift gate is required, and whether the Department of Public Works (DPW) or the committee’s shed can store materials until installation. The chair said she is inclined to keep lift-gate service in the vendor quote to avoid repeated requests of DPW.
Funding attribution was also raised. The committee will confirm MassTrails’ signage requirements (whether MassTrails needs its own sign or a footer on kiosk panels). Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding requires an 18-by-24 attribution sign; the chair proposed printing CPA attribution locally rather than including it in the Fossil Industries quote so the kiosk design remains visually cohesive.
Procurement documents are posted on COMMBUYS and committee members were asked to attend the pre-bid site visit if available. The chair said she will finalize design copy over the weekend and send a package to the vendor by Monday for production.
The committee agreed to reconvene on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to finalize outstanding details. The meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
