Title
ICSC Booth Rental
History
The Village Board approved a $20,000 line item for the 2007-2008 budget in order to participate in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) 2008 Annual Convention. The purpose of the trip is to supplement the Village's Economic Development strategy and to form relationships with potential future retailers.
Last year at ICSC, the Village enjoyed a very successful trip and received numerous compliments on the design of our 10’x 10’ corner booth. This year, we have doubled the size to 10’x 20’ to better accommodate meetings. Additionally, we have been relocated to the high traffic north hall near many of the other municipalities.
Based on last years success, the Village again solicited the services of GES Contractors, the preferred contractor of the trade show to design a custom booth for the event. The advantages of a custom booth over our own are many and include, more updated furniture and graphics, immediate compliance with all ICSC standards, installation and dismantling completed by trained professionals, no shipping costs for our booth and included graphic production.
The proposed booth design is attached and will have a light panel back drop with a few pieces of furniture in order to showcase the Village of Orland Park. The cost of the booth has been quoted at $19,758.08 (standard price) and the proposed contract and design are attached for review. The amount of the booth fits within the original approved budget for the Convention. Last year the Village paid $11,019 for a custom booth half the size.
Development Services and Planning Committee
On February 25, 2008, the Development Services and Planning Committee voted 2-0 to recommend to the Village Board approval of payment to GES Contractors in the amount not to exceed $19,759 for design, installation and dismantling of the Village of Orland Park's display booth for the 2008 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention.
This is now before the Village Board for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve payment to GES Contractors in the amount not to exceed $19,759 for design, installation and dismantling of the Village of Orland Park's display booth for the 2008 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention.