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Council approves citywide parks wayfinding signage program at $291,929
Summary
Council authorized a contract with Postema Signs and Graphics for a parks wayfinding signage program: $265,390 base plus 10% contingency ($26,539) for a total not to exceed $291,929; discussion covered sign lifespan, accessibility, QR codes and in-house replacement plans.
Parks staff presented a recommended wayfinding-signage system aimed at standardizing kiosks, directional signs, trail maps and amenity IDs across the city's park system. The recommended vendor is Postema Signs and Graphics (Grand Rapids); the contract amount is $265,390 with a 10% contingency ($26,539) for a total not to exceed $291,929.
Council members asked technical and budget questions. Staff said signs will be aluminum with a UV- and graffiti-resistant clear coat, giving an expected life of 20'30+ years and that most replacement signs could be fabricated in-house to reduce long-term replacement costs. Members discussed accessibility and color-blind readability; staff acknowledged that auditory signage is expensive and not included in the current package. The project was described as identified in the parks master plan and included in the CIP.
The council moved and passed the resolution to authorize the procurement manager to execute the contract. Staff will provide answers to follow-up questions in the meeting minutes, including sign prototypes and details on QR-code placement and map "you are here" features.
