HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. TAPCO, INC. - NEW SIGN MAKING SYSTEM & TRAININGCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE N0. SUBJECT: Page:
001-1205- Recommending the Purchase of a New Sign Making
July 8, 2009 531.45-00 System Including 2 days Training for the Electrical 1 of 1
Division for the amount of 9 290.
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a new Sign Making System to
replace the broken one via low quote from TAPCO, Inc. for the amount of $9,290
BACKGROUND:
The current Sign Making System was purchased approximately 1990. The plotter with this
system has broken and due to the age of this system a compatible plotter is not available.
Quotes received for a new Sign Making System are: TAPCO, Inc. @ $9,290; Sign Cad @
$12,495; and Advantage Sign Supply, Inc. @ $13,681.87.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funding for this replacement is available in the 001.1205-531.45-00
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a new Sign Making System to
replace the broken one via low quote from TAPCO, Inc. for the amount of $9,290
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E:
Director of Public Works
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Deborah Echols, A
Direc r of Finance
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
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APPROVED BY: APPROVED OTHER
City Manager COMMENTS: City Secretary
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