Oakton Board Book for May 2015

AGENDA ITEM 5/15-10d
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Authorization to Purchase Exterior Signage Renovation
In 2004, to improve College branding and wayfinding on campus, Oakton installed exterior
signage at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses. More than 10 years later, the signs show
dramatic wear, and the Des Plaines signs no longer accurately reflect the location of major
departments and services on campus. In the FY15 budget development cycle, a Request for
Special Funding was submitted and approved to refurbish and update the wayfinding signs. The
updated signs will reflect the new Lee Center, the relocation of both the Enrollment Center and
the Northwest Municipal Conference, as well as remove references to the Business Institute.
Landmark Signs was the fabricator of the original signs, and has the knowledge and templates to
efficiently refresh and correct the existing signs. Work will include overlay panels, end covers,
and painting of ten directional signs.
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5/14/2015
President’s Recommendation:
That the Board adopt the following resolution:
“Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District 535 authorizes the
purchase of Exterior Signage Renovation from Landmark Sign Group, 7424 Industrial Avenue,
Chesterton, IN 46304 for a total of $54,870, per their quotation dated April 21, 2015.”