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East Point council approves gateway and wayfinding sign design, limits construction to $2 million
Summary
After a design presentation from KMA Design, the East Point City Council approved the gateway and wayfinding signage plan and authorized staff to proceed with construction solicitation, setting a not‑to‑exceed construction figure of $2,000,000 and asking for an RFP timeline before work begins.
East Point — The City Council voted Jan. 12 to approve designs for a citywide gateway and wayfinding sign system and to permit staff to solicit construction bids with an initial budget cap of $2,000,000.
Designers from KMA Design reintroduced sign options developed with a local sign committee and said the project includes primary illuminated gateway signs, secondary and tertiary entry markers, downtown kiosks (static and digital options), building ID signs and street‑level wayfinding. KMA president Dave Kossick told council that about four large gateway signs and six medium signs were planned in the initial location plan, and that the set could be phased so key entry signs are installed ahead of larger elements.
Council members pressed the team on vandalism prevention, maintenance, electrical requirements and whether kiosks could support dynamic displays and Wi‑Fi. KMA said the signs will be constructed with vandal‑resistant coatings, engineered foundations and manufacturer documentation for electrical installation. Council members asked that locations be finalized after potholing and right‑of‑way checks to avoid underground utility conflicts.
City staff and KMA said a previous estimate of roughly $1.2 million had been developed about 18 months earlier; KMA warned that market changes since that estimate could push bids higher. After discussion about budget discipline and procurement, council accepted a motion to approve the design and allow the administration to issue a phased construction solicitation so long as the total construction commitment does not exceed $2,000,000. Councilmembers also required staff to share the RFP schedule, proposed phasing, and the anticipated first‑phase installation plan with council once bids are received.
Next steps: staff will prepare construction solicitation documents and return with the recommended procurement award and a proposed implementation timeline; the construction contract itself will be brought to council for final approval if it exceeds procurement thresholds.
