Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 3/26/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B11
ACTION:  Approve a one-year contract renewal with SmithCraft Signs to design and install new 
monument signage for City of Tempe Parks, Sport Complexes, and additional sites as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $200,000. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the Park Improvement/Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Project 6308679 
(Park Sign Study), and 6399829 (Infrastructure/Equipment Replacement), for anticipated expenditures 
during the current fiscal year and future fiscal years, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s 
annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the contract renewal.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (T22-099-01) City Council approved the contract award on April 
28, 2022, for an initial two-year period with three, one-year renewal options. This renewal request is the 
third of three renewal options. 
This contract provides for multiple creative designs, fabrication/production, and installation of parks 
monument signage for use in City of Tempe Parks, Sports Complexes and additional sites as needed.  
The monument is designed to be attractive and exhibit professional workmanship, reflecting positively 
on the City. The sign is made of sturdy and durable materials that can withstand Tempe's extreme 
weather conditions, tampering, and structural problems. It is also coated with a graffiti-protective layer 
to make cleaning easier. The materials used in the construction of the sign are resistant to fading, 
cracking, peeling, and rusting.
Contractor Performance
The performance of the contractor was evaluated by City staff as shown in the following table:
SmithCraft Signs
Evaluation Criteria
Meets Contract 
Requirements
Does Not  Meet 
Contract
Requirements
Contract personnel are responsive, cooperative, and available
X
Quality of products or services delivered
X
Timeliness of performance
X
Follow-up skills in resolving complaints or problems 
X
Promptness and accuracy of pricing on submitted invoices
X
Renewal Cost
The company has agreed to renew the contract with no price increase.
ATTACHMENTS:  N/A  
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Alex Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director - Parks, (480) 350-5811
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney

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Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer