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Motion to award Gateway sign contract dies for lack of second after council questions design and location
Summary
Councilors discussed three bids for a three-sign Gateway project and learned the low bid of $203,600 from Signs by Debbie fits the construction budget, but a motion to award the contract died for lack of a second; councilors also noted the Hwy 59 North sign cannot be placed until TxDOT finishes construction.
City staff presented bids and renderings for a Gateway sign project that would place three signs at major approaches to Lufkin. Staff reported three bids ranging from $203,600 to $437,358 and recommended the low bidder, Signs by Debbie, at $203,600 with a 90-day completion timeline. "We received 3 bids ranging from $203,600 to $437,358," the staff member said.
Councilors asked about the intended locations and the design. Staff explained that the sign at Highway 59 North cannot be installed while TxDOT construction is underway and that the city would consider placing a sign there once TxDOT completes its work. "That sign is unable to be built because of TxDOT construction," the staff member said.
A council member asked about final design details and height; staff said those specifics could be provided after the meeting. When a council member moved to award the contract to Signs by Debbie for $203,600, the motion received no second and therefore died. The council took no further action on the contract at this meeting.
Budget and procurement context: staff said the low bid was within the adopted construction budget of $215,000 and within an overall project budget of $305,000. The council did not approve the contract, and staff indicated they would follow up with additional information about design specifications.
