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Purchasing Department - Banners Procedure
Internal - Due to potential safety and structural integrity issues, internal banners must receive prior written approval from Theresa Thompson in the University Architect’s Office.
External - Due to potential safety and structural integrity issues, external banners must receive prior written approval from Mia Williams in the University Architect's Office.
Indiana University External Banner Specifications:
- The acquisition of all banners will occur through the Purchasing Department.
- The installation, maintenance and removal of banners will occur through Campus Division on the Bloomington Campus.
- Banners may be displayed on street side gooseneck light poles of 20' height minimum. Banners may also be displayed on standard walkway lights with 14' height minimum.
- There are three formats for banners and hardware based on size of poles.
- Large Format: for standard 30' light poles
- Banner width - 30"
- Banner Height - 78"
- Bottom Bracket Min. Height Above Grade - 14'
- Medium format: for 20' - 25' light poles
- Banner Width - 18"
- Banner Height - 48"
- Bottom Bracket Min. Height Above Grade - 10'
- Small Format: for 14' - 20' light poles
- Banner Width - 18"
- Banner Height - 42"
- Bottom Bracket Min. Height Above Grade - 10'
- Banner Material: 15 oz. Minimum, Block-Out (or Opaque), Rip-Stop Vinyl.
- Banners can be silk-screened or use vinyl cut letters or both
- Standardize - 3" or 4" pole pockets - Heavy Duty Stitching or Welded.
- Wind Pockets - A 4" for each square foot of banner.
- All hardware should be banded to poles with 3/4" aluminum banding specifically designed for attaching street signs. Hardware should require two bands to secure brackets. No radiator hose clamps are permitted.
- Banner arms shall have a flange or clip on the outside end to prevent banners from sliding off the arm. No grommet and/or tie-straps are permitted.
In-House Sources for Banners
Local/Regional Suppliers
| 3-D Trophy & Engraving |
Indianapolis, Minority Business |
| Apparel Design Graphics |
Bloomington |
| Delphi Graphics |
Bloomington |
| Eddie's Signs |
Indianapolis, Minority Business |
| Everywhere Signs/Dynamic Graphics |
Bloomington |
| Flags Over Indiana |
Bloomington |
| General Sign & Awning, Inc. |
Bloomington |
| Heller Company |
Whitestown |
| Image Master |
Indianapolis |
| Signs Now |
Bloomington |
| Zuchinni Prints |
Bloomington |
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