The Festival Amphitheatre, located at 12762 Main Street, does not and has never had permanent signage.  Although the Gem Theater, located at 12852 Main Street, does have a marquee, it is limited and specific to just the Gem Theater.  In addition, maintenance for the Gem Theater’s marquee is difficult due to its antiquated materials.  Staff researched LED signs that would market programming for both theaters.      

On February 17, 2016, a Notice Inviting Bids was released to contractors that would be interested in providing services for the fabrication and installation of an LED monument sign for the Garden Grove theaters.  A bidders meeting was held on February 24, 2016, at the Courtyard Center, at which time the prospective bidders viewed the actual site where the monument sign would be placed.  There were three qualified proposals received and opened on March 21, 2016.  Quiel Brothers Electric Sign Service Co. submitted the lowest responsible bid at $54,772.69.  The other two bids received were Superior Electrical Advertising for $55,379.05 and A Good Sign and Graphics for $62,130.00.

Quiel Brothers Electric Sign Service Co. has been identified as the recipient for this award.  Reference checks have been completed by staff.

The total cost for the monument sign will be $54,772.69.  There are sufficient funds available within the Park Fees and Cultural Arts Funds to fund this project.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Approve the Agreement with Quiel Brothers Electric Sign Service Co. for the fabrication and installation of an LED monument sign for the Gem Theater located at 12852 Main Street and Festival Amphitheatre located at 12762 Main Street, in the amount not to exceed $54,772.69; and
  
  
• Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign and execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, including making minor modifications as appropriate and necessary.