Background/Discussion
The Public Works Operations Division for the City of Council Bluffs, IA is seeking the professional services of an architectural/engineering firm for the design, bidding, and construction management of new signage at the Mid America Center Entertainment District. The total project budget is $1,000.000. The project scope is to equip two pylon signs with the latest, most reliable video board technology available today. A pylon sign located on the corner of Mid America Drive and Marc Boulevard is not reliable and very difficult to get parts for. It will be refurbished. A second pylon sign will be completely new and will located along 23rd Avenue. These signs will be used to promote activities at the MAC and will also lend the opportunity to lease space to promote other businesses in the MAC Entertainment District. There are also twelve directional way finding signs located in the area that will be updated and internally lit.
Five firms from the Public Works pre-qualified consultant list were asked to submit their qualifications for providing engineering services for the project. Responses from the firms were reviewed by a committee of four people and each was scored based on team qualifications, previous work experience, project approach, understanding, clarity, conciseness and organization. The City selected HGM Associates, Inc. as the most qualified to perform the consultant work for this project. HGM Associates, Inc. has a clear understanding of the project and the staff available to dedicate to the project.
Project BM19-04 is funded 50% by City General Fund CIP and 50% Iowa West Foundation Grant.