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Clawson DDA reviews quotes for America 250 banners; asks staff to finalize designs and resubmit to city
Summary
The DDA reviewed competing quotes for 118 downtown America 250 light‑pole banners, discussed material options, a 50/50 cost split with the city, and asked staff to return final designs and specifications for city review ahead of summer installation.
The Clawson Downtown Development Authority reviewed vendor quotes and scope for America 250 downtown light‑pole banners and directed staff to refine materials and final designs for city review.
Vendors returned a range of proposals: the lowest quote presented was about $5,500 (for 118 banners), with other offers reported near $6,222 and $8,000; one vendor quote exceeded $15,000. Board members discussed material thickness options (13-, 15-, and 18-ounce), double-sided 30-by-60 banners, stitching and mounting hardware. City staff indicated the city would share costs on a 50/50 basis and would handle installation through the DPW with the DDA sharing hardware costs where necessary.
Members emphasized seeing final artwork before a procurement decision and asked staff to ensure written quotes included material specifications and whether tax and installation were included or should be removed. The intended deployment window is spring through summer — with banners up for Memorial Day/Independence Day activities and removed when snowflake decorations are reinstalled in late fall — and banners were expected to have about a one‑year exterior lifespan depending on material choice.
After discussion the board moved and supported a request that staff finalize banner designs, confirm material/spec details with bidders and resubmit the package to city staff for review and approval prior to purchase and installation.
