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Lago Vista says 94 firms replied to wayfinding RFQ; staff will shortlist and ask council to approve consultant list
Summary
Development services director Jordan told the Economic Development Advisory Committee that 94 statements of qualifications responded to the city's wayfinding RFQ; staff will rank submissions, shortlist 3–5 firms per category and seek city council approval of general-service contractor lists, enabling faster design and signage work.
Development services director Jordan told the Lago Vista Economic Development Advisory Committee that an unusually large field—94 statements of qualifications—responded to the city's request for qualifications on a wayfinding and signage program.
"We have reviewed all the RFQs that we received... It took us a bit of time to go through all of them," Jordan said, adding that staff has graded submissions and is in the process of ranking them. Jordan said staff expects to present general-services contracts to city council so the city will have a consultant list to draw from for design and construction-level signage work.
Chair Justin Lautz and several committee members said the consultant list will speed projects. "That's an awesome update," Lautz told Jordan. Jordan said he expects staff to bring general-services contracts to council in February.
Committee members pressed on what the city should seek from consultants. Jordan recommended starting with a branding and wayfinding scope that yields design guidelines—colors, fonts, sign types and construction standards—then phasing implementation when funding is available. "You get a list of options. And essentially when the money comes in, boom. We have the design set. We have a location. We have money. Let's go," Jordan said.
Members discussed features that should be included in design guidelines: street-name "blades," destination signs, and whether to incorporate a mascot or flag. Several members noted the city already paid for a new logo and urged that signage guidelines avoid duplicating recent design work.
The discussion also touched on local participation and revenue opportunities. Committee members said many respondents were from the Austin area and other Texas cities, and one member floated that leasing sign placements could generate revenue if a management partner were open to that model.
The committee did not take formal action on the RFQ at the meeting. Jordan asked interested board members to provide input as staff prepares the shortlist and the council packet.
