An Engineering and Construction Bulletin was issued 22 May 2009 regarding the use of the ARRA logo at Corps of Engineers projects. This document includes the general guidelines including usage, color specifications, and variations issued by The White House. Also shown is how the ARRA is incorporated into the standard USACE construction identification sign, CID-01. A stand-alone sign with just the ARRA logo is also an option, especially if an existing sign is already in place. https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/engineering-and-construction-bulletins-ecb/usace-ecb-2009-14
ARRA signs and logos meeting the ARRA guidelines and the Corps of Engineers Sign standards may be procured from the following:
UNICOR: contact Doug Pecyna at pecyna@central.unicor.gov Phone 805-735-6211.
7 January 2009 - Changes at UNICOR
Jim Halbeison, long time manager of the UNICOR Sign Shop at Lompoc, California, retired as of January 2nd. He has been a friend to the Corps and helped us to create the nationwide Corps image through our sign program.
For all your sign needs at Federal Prison Industries, please contact Doug Pecyna at:
E-mail pecyna@central.unicor.gov
Phone 805-735-6211.
Doug Pecyna has been Mr. Halbeison's assistant for several years. I am sure that he will continue the professionalism and quality that the UNICOR sign shop has achieved in recent years.
26 July 2007 - New Danger Sign Approved
26 August 2002
Federal law has changed concerning the requirement to buy signs from Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). The Departments of Defense and the Army, as well as HQUSACE, issued supplemental guidance on this change in March 2002.
Here is a summary of the Army's (and the Corps') current position about buying signs, as adapted from the March memo:
The district contracting officer must determine whether UNICOR can best meet the Army's needs in terms of price, quality, and time of delivery. If the contracting officer determines (in writing) that UNICOR signs are not comparable to signs available from the private sector, he or she shall use competitive procedures to buy the signs. If the UNICOR signs are comparable, the contracting officer must follow the policy in FAR 8.602 (a). This policy requires agencies to buy signs from UNICOR at prices not to exceed current market prices.
Please remember that when you buy signs from UNICOR, you are guaranteed a top-quality product that meets Corps specifications. If your contracting office determines that you may buy signs from a private vendor, you must make sure that the signs meet Corps specifications. Here are some points to consider when buying signs from private vendors:
- A low-quality sign will be more expensive in the long run because it will have to be replaced sooner.
- If we do not follow the standards set by our agency, we are working outside the discretionary function exception in the Federal Tort Claims Act. Your district may be exposed to unnecessary liability if a future accident is related to a deteriorated sign, and/or it is shown that the sign did not meet Corps specifications.
- A goal of the sign standards program is to create a consistent, Corps-wide image. Users of our facilities, from commercial navigators to recreational campers, expect a high level of service. Consistent, legible signage is part of that service and helps ensure the efficient, safe, and enjoyable use of our facilities.
- The Avery Dennison Corporation is currently the only company making retroreflective sheeting in the required Corps brown color.
4 September 2001 - Lock, Dam and Waterway Signs Guidance Memo
Army Star Logo - placement guidance
