Title
Mobil Gas Station Sign Restoration
History
Over the past two years, significant construction has occurred as part of the LaGrange Road and 143rd Street Intersection project. The Village worked with all adjacent property owners to ensure that impacted signs and other property enhancements were replaced and repaired appropriately.
A great deal of work for this project was adjacent to the Mobil Gas Station. To facilitate the roadway improvements, the Mobil sign was removed from the corner and remounted in a temporary condition further south on LaGrange Road at their property line for the duration of the project.
As the roadway construction comes to an end, restoration of the sign is required. Unfortunately, the sign cannot be replaced at its original location at the corner as the expansion of the intersection reduced the required space to almost nothing. In addition, the village placed a small corner feature in the right of way at this location. Two signs are now needed for adequate visibility. The original sign will be reused and second sign was purchased by the owner of the Mobil. One sign is to be placed on LaGrange Road at the south edge of the property and one on 143rd Street at the west edge of the property.
It is recommended by staff that while performing the re-installation of the sign, the Village consider enhancing the base of the sign with brick similar to the nearby corner monument. The masonry design is more in keeping with the aesthetic enhancements at the corners of this intersection. Without the masonry base, the signs would be remounted on a steel post with no enhancements. Quotes were obtained to determine the cost of construction of the masonry base and installation of the signs. Three companies provided quotes including South Water Signs of Elmhurst ($21,500), Van Bruggen Signs ($31,200) of Orland Park and Olympia Signs ($21,675). South Water Signs is the low quote and has confirmed that they are capable of completing the work in a timely manner.
On August 20, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works & Engineering Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
$21,500 from Account #054-0000-484800 Funds are available in the 143rd Street/LaGrange Road Intersection Project Budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve waiving the bids
and
I move to approve an agreement with South Water Signs for the installation of two masonry structures for the restoration of signage at the Mobil Gas Station at 143rd/LaGrange Road intersection at cost not to exceed $21,500.00.