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Home My WebLink About15.C.1. Sign Manufacturing, Design Software, and Film Center lS:c. I .. CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM CO~Wsrf!T 6'. ~ - m. ' , i,,', ~ TO: Mayor & City Council .. "hi t: ~ . Mark McNeill, City Administrator Bruce Loney, Public Works Director FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Supervisor DATE: June 21,2005 SUBJECT: Sign Manufacturing, Design Software, and Film Cutter INTRODUCTION: Public Works is requesting to purchase computer software for the design and manufacture of street identification and regulatory signs; for example, "No Parking" signs. Staff is also requesting to purchase a film cutter which is also needed for the manufacturing of signs. Staff budgeted $15,000.00 in the street operating budget for this purchase. BACKGROUND: Public Works is currently using sign making equipment that uses 1970' s technology to produce the city's street identification signs. All other signs are purchased from various sign vendors based on cost. This request is to purchase new technology which will provide more efficiency in the manufacture of street identification signs. In addition, it will allow staff to manufacture the more expensive specialty signs including the numerous types of parking restriction signs and other regulatory signs for streets and parks. Furthermore, staff will be able to use the new sign materials by 3M which produces higher quality reflectivity so these signs can be seen better at night. The sign manufacturing software also allows the operator to scan various templates such as the city's logo which can be put on all of our street identification signs, park signs, etc. Additionally, staff will be able to reduce our current sign inventory. We will no longer have to keep extra types of signs that sit on the shelf and in some cases become obsolete before they are used. With this technology we will only have blank signs in inventory which will eliminate waste. The purchase of this equipment will provide: better efficiency, better quality, reduced cost and reduced inventory. Along with this memo, staff has attached the quote from SignCAD Systems, Inc. and a case study put together for the City of Plymouth of "In house sign manufacturing vs. out- sourcing." Below is a list of area users that use Sign CAD: MnDOT Dakota County Scott County St. Loius County City of Chaska City of Minnetonka City of Mound City of Stillwater City of Blaine AL TERNA TIVES: 1. Purchase computer software and film cutter from SignCAD Systems, Inc. for the price of $13,190.00 2. Deny the request. 3. Table for additional information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends alternative No.1. ACTION REQUESTED: Move to authorize staffto purchase computer software and film cutter from SignCAD Systems, Inc. for the purchase price of$13,190.00 with the funds to be expended from the street operating budget. 71JJp,~ Michael Hullander Public Works Supervisor . IFAD" 'HVNO SPEED LIMITS Quote #: [001070604] Quotation City of Shakopee Prepared for Mike Hollander Mav 10, 2005 Line Item Description Unit Cost Quantity Extended No Cost 1 SignCAD SCVIP 54" Cutting System. $12,990.00 1 $12,990.00 Includes: . Sign CAD - sign design software Federal and state standards version . StreetSIGN Module . SignCAM - sign manufacturing software Requires Sign CAD . Graphtec VIP 54" cutter Max. cutting area - 54" x 164" Compatible film width - 6.3" x 59.1" Max. cutting speed - 55.7 in/see Minimum System Requirements: . Pentium III 128MB RAM . Windows 98, NT, ME, XP and 2000 (Note 1, 2 & 3; see below) 2 On-site Installation & Trainina included included 3 ShiDDina $200.00 TOTAL $13,190.00 Note 1 - Included with SignCAD and SignCAM are the following items: . User Guide on CD-ROM with training tutorial (Printed User Guides can be purchased for $100). . Phone support throughout one-year warranty period. . Free software updates as they become available, throughout one-year warranty period. Note 2 - StreetSIGN Module: The StreetSIGN module lets users create their own street signs, 911 signs, and other special signs automatically. The module allows large quantities of signs to be created utilizing input from spreadsheets or scanned lists. Its template adjusts panel sizes according to text length, Note 3 - Graphtec SCVIP 54" Cutter: The Graphtec SCVIP is a SignCAD exclusive cutter designed for cutting all grades of traffic material including 3M Diamond Grade. This model includes heavy-duty heads for more pressure, extra rollers for material holding power and custom heavy-duty blades for production cutting of prismatic materials. This machine carries a 3-year manufacturer's warranty from Western Graphtec. Terms: Net 30 Days or Credit Card orders 3% discount (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) Please submit all correspondence to: Submitted by: Sign CAD Systems, Inc. 10590 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 230 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Ph: 800-722-6997 Fx: 952-544-9561 Emily Kay Fischer Vendor Tax ID # 41-1829616 National Sales Manager SignCAD Systems, Inc. 10590 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 230 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952-544-9559 Fax: 952-544-9561 www.SignCAD.com THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH CASE STUDY OF "IN HOUSE" SIGN MFG VS. OUT SOURCING Last year the City of Plymouth spent $22,731.00 on signage. $13,103.00 was spent on 896 signs, (of those 896 signs 500 were street signs) and $9628.00 was spent on nuts, bolts, supports and cement. In looking at these numbers we want to find out if we can produce these signs "in house" at a cost savings to the ~uut\t,. while at the same time increasing service to the residents of Plymouth. c rf"t To accomplish this we are going to look at the average cost of a street sign currently being out sourced and produced ''in house" based on the 500 street name signs that were purchased last year. For this comparison we are basing the total dollar amount on 56% of $13,103.00, which equals $7,337.68. Dividing that dollar amount by our 500 street name signs purchased we come to an average cost of $14.67. How does this compare to in house manufacturing? To manufacture those same 500 signs in house based we will have to look at a number of factors: materials, labor, cost of ownership and consumables. Materials 378 sq. ft of High Intensity @ $2.50 sq. ft = $945.00 378 sq. ft of EC Film @ $1.85 sq. ft = $699.30 250 Alum. 6" x 36", .081bs @ $1.41 = $325.50 250 Alum 9" x 42", 1.30lbs @ $1.75 = $437.00 Transparent application tape 12" x 100yd @ 1 roll = $ 34.50 Total Materials $2,441.30 Divided by 500 street signs for average cost of $4.88 *pricing based on sheeting purchased through distributor for specific quantity. Labor Once an individual is trained one could assume 15 minutes per sign (excluding design time) or 125 hours per year, based on 500 street name signs. Acquisjtion Cost SignCAD, SignCAM, 54" Graphtec Cutter, $13,190.00 2days training and installation Possible computer hardware undefined Depreciation 80% of acquisition cost divided by 36 months $293.00 Cutter Maintenance blades, pens, Teflon cutting strip per year $200.00 Software Maintenance to begin year two, annual cost $950.00 Finished goods average inventory value has not been considered, we would expect a one time pick up of $1,000,00 in the first year based on reduced inventory carried. "In House" Street Sign Manufacturing costs may be defined as total material costs of $2,441.30 plus total operating costs of $3,706.64 which equals $6,107.00 divided by 500, giving us per sign price of $12.21. Projected cost savings per street sign is $2.56 or $1,400.00 annually. Divide this amount into 56% of the total acquisition cost we will find that in 6.9 years we will see a return on initial investment or 15% ROI annually. Street name signs are one of the least expensive signs that a city can produce the others being specialty signs where significant savings can be obtained. The savings is greater because you do not have the volume and a typical sign manufacturer would have to charge substantially more for design and set-up where as you can do it in house within minutes. When using SignCAD you know that your sign is being designed based on Minnesota State Standards or Federal Standards as you need to in order to protect the city from tort cases. SignCAD is exlusively used in 43 State DoTS and in thousand of cities and counties across the country. Your neighbors Dakota County, Scott County, City of Chaska, City of Minnetonka and the City of Mound all use our software and are amazed at the cost savings as well as how quickly they can go from design to installation. Any of the aboved mentioned entities would be able to give excellent references. 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NO SPEED LIMITS Phone: 952- 544-9559, 800-722-6997, Fax: 952- 544-9561 www.SignCAD,com Graphtec SC-VIP Cutting System The Graphtec SC VIP Cutting System is a stand up drum type cutter used to cut material used in the manufacturing of road signs. The 42" cutter supports rolled or sheet material from 6.3" to 48" wide and up to 164' long using friction rollers. The 54" cutter supports rolled or sheet material from 6.3" to 59.1" wide and up to 164' long using friction rollers. The 42"and 54"cutters support the HPGL, HP-GLJ2 plotting languages and are compatible with the Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP Operating Systems as well as SignCAD/SignCAM. Specifications: Interface: RS232-C/Centronics parallel (auto recognition)/USB Buffer: 2 MB standard Resolution (Addressable): 0.002 inch Repeatability: +/- 0.0039 Blades: O,9mm Supersteel (CB09UA), and 1.5mm Supersteel (K30) Force: Selectable from 20 to 500 g in 40 steps Cut Speed: 55.7 in/see Acceleration: Up to 4g Media Pre-feed: Standard (built-in SmartFeed TM function automatically unwinds and pre-feeds media for an operator specified distance upon self-recognition of plot file length) 42" Cutter dimensions: 56.7" Wide, 26.8" Deep and 46.3" High 54" Cutter dimensions: 66.9" Wide, 26.8" Deep and 46.3" High 42" Weight: 112 LBS 54" Weight: 123 LBS Power Consumption: 100-240 VAC Humidity (relative): 35% to 70%. Temperature range: 60 Degrees F to 90 Degrees F Film Types: TM TM Self-adhesive vinyl film, fluorescent film, reflective film, Amberlith , Rubylith ,Sandblast resist TM TM rubber, high intensity, 3M Diamond Grade (VIP reflective sheeting), and Avery Dennison Prismatic T7500 and T6500. Price Includes: Warranty Standard: - 3 Years Warranty Parts and labor Accessories: Stand, Blade holders & Heavy Duty Blades, Water-based Black Fiber-tip Pen, Media Pre-feed, Printer driver for Windows, User Manual, Serial Cable w/ adapter and Power cord. Options: Media catch basket, Additional media rack .AU SignCAD Systems, Inc. · NO SPIID UMITS 10590 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 230 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952- 544-9559, 800-722-6997, Fax: 952- 544-9561 www.SignCAD.com SignCAD + Graphtec = Job Done! SignCAD Systems and Graphtec Corporation have teamed up to provide the ideal cutting combination for the Traffic Industry. --~~-_._----,~._.__._--~~--~-~.__.._.,_.__.__.._._.._-------......,..--.........-.--- --- ---".-"-",-,,- - ---'--'._~-_._---_._-_._._,-..- .- ---_.._--_.__.~------- / ,/ Unbelievable! S;C-V,p ~2"'54" This cutter actually cuts 3M's Diamond Grade™ and Avery Denison's T7500™ and ~I,g~c)f\~ T6500™ materials with ease! It has a ~ig~c;A\~ special cutting head, cutter holders, cutting knives and special hold-dowl1 8tr~etS' rollers to handle the heaviest of traffic I~hs materials. A Complete System Guide Signs The SignCAD VIP system handles everything from overhead freeway signs to specialty signs and does everything from design to cutting. SignCAD is used by DOT's throughout the nation. Street Signs Lists of information can be input to SignCAD via external text files from databases or email. Layout, panel sizes, and material usage are computed immediately for accurate job costing and estimating. Then rj't~~~j;"'\:"OStn ' 5,t: W send the completed signs to the Graphtec :!~. -:",", I rj,. ~ , . I V' . "",I 1,/1 \ , VIP cutter. It's all automatic! " ,~,~ I , -"= -- -- "- -.~ .,1 Standard Signs The SignCAD VIP System includes a complete library of MUTCD standard signs. Just pull them up and cut them. Graphics Import graphics and logos for specialty signs. SignCAD imports images and works with scanning applications to convert graphics which can be used to layout and manufacture signs. You can't get any better! Look To SignCAD Systems For The Ultimate Signing Solution .AD@ SignCAD Systems, Inc. 10590 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 230 Minnetonka, MN 55305 .. NO SPEED LIMITS Phone: 952- 544-9559, 800-722-6997, Fax: 952- 544-9561 www.SignCAD.com ~__.r SignCAM Automates . Get accurate letter counts Workflow From Design . Know materials quantities in advance ....IIJ_rQ~g.h.Man~f~~~l!.~~~g.__._. . . Nest objects interactively for best materials utilization . Cut the sign directly from SignCAM Sign Manufacturing Has Never Been Easier. It's As Simple As 1... 2... 3... D Design signs in SignCAD. Get used to no speed limits and reduce design time from hours to minutes with SignCAD. D Extract important manufacturing information from sign files with SignCAM. Select the signs for the job, and SignCAM extracts colors, quantities, sizes of letters, arrows, route markers and other objects to be cut. '0 Use SignCAM's interactive nesting to compress and rotate letters and objects. . Then use SignCAM's cut command to send the job to the cutter/plotter. You're done!! Nest letters and objects interactively to make most efficient use of material, or cut the signs as designed directly out of SignCAM. .~.-. Sign CAD Systems, Inc. 10590 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 230 Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952-544-9559, 800-722-6997, Fax: 952-544-9561 www.SignCAD.com -.- -_/ Minimum System Requirements: Windows 2000, XP Pentium Processor 256MB RAM SignCAM Automates . Get accurate letter counts Workflow From Design . Know materials quantities in advance ThrQl..Igt~Man ufactu ri J'I.gH . Nest objects interactively for best materials utilization " , . . Cut the sign directly from SignCAM Sign Manufacturing Has Never Been Easier. It's As Simple As 1... 2... 3... D Design signs in SignCAD. Get used to no speed limits and reduce design time from hours to minutes with SignCAD. B Extract important manufacturing information from sign files with SignCAM. Select the signs for the job, and SignCAM extracts colors, quantities, sizes of letters, arrows, route markers and other objects to be cut. o Use SignCAM's interactive nesting to . compress and rotate letters and objects. Then use SignCAM's cut command to send the job to the cutter/plotter. You're done!! Nest letters and objects interactively to make most efficient use of material, or cut the signs as designed directly out of SignCAM. SignCAD Systems, Inc. 10590 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 230 Minnetonka. MN 55305 Phone: 952-544-9559, 800-722-6997. Fax: 952-544-9561 www.SignCAD.com