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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Budget: $2,500 |
| Activated: 10/01/2018 Deadline: 11/19/2018 |
| Call Summary The City of Roswell has been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for eleven years in a row. Roswell was the first city in Georgia to receive this recognition in 2006. Roswell Arts Fund in partnership with the City of Roswell, Georgia, is seeking artists’ qualifications for the design and fabrication of up to ten (10) free form bike racks at high visibility locations in our retail/restaurant areas and park system. This call is for non-traditional bike racks that should be functional and artistically innovative. All bike racks will become a dynamic part of Roswell’s public art collection. All sites and installed bike racks will comply with city standards, codes, and policies as identified in this RFQ. Artist Bike Racks will support and encourage bicycling and the efforts of several bike organizations such as Bike Roswell by enhancing safety, providing much needed bike parking, elevating Roswell’s brand, improving our aesthetic experience, and building our public art collection. In Historic Roswell, which is increasingly dense, adding bike racks will encourage an alternative mode of transportation addressing issues with both traffic congestion and parking shortages. Great cities integrate art, aesthetic elements into the fabric of who they are and that means integrating aesthetic elements into the design of the structure of everyday life. Bike racks are a wonderful way to capture a city’s vibe, provoke curiosity, and a smile. We seek artwork that captures the spirit and brand of Roswell, is compelling for residents and visitors, and connects to the cultural energy of the various neighborhoods and city. If possible, a visit to the city and potential sites is recommended. Artist Bike Racks and artist’s profiles will be promoted on our website, roswellartsfund.org, social media, city websites, emails, etc. We encourage all interested artists to visit www.roswellartsfund.org for more information. |
| Budget Description This invitation is extended to all qualified artists with no entry fee. Selected artists will be awarded a commission of up to $5000 dependent on the submitted cost analysis for design, fabrication, transportation, installation and related expenses. If an art team has created the work, they will share the single payment. Artists will be awarded 50% of the total commission upon entering into the artistic bike rack contract. The remaining 50% will be awarded upon delivery of the completed bike rack and site installation. Given the range of sites and their sizes and locations, we anticipate commissioning bike racks for $2500-$5000. The final number of bike racks we commission will be dependent on the cost of the selected artwork/designs. |
| Project Description Specific Artist Bike Rack Project Objectives include: • Enhance the aesthetic appeal, interest, and experience of residents and visitors. • Support and encourage bicycling and the efforts of several bike organizations such as Bike Roswell by enhancing safety, providing much needed bike parking, elevating Roswell’s brand, improving our aesthetic experience, and building our public art collection. • Actualize the City of Roswell’s vision/brand to be a “premier riverside community connecting strong neighborhoods and the entrepreneurial spirit”, a city that is both modern as well as steeped in history. • Actualize recommendations of the Imagine Roswell Arts & Culture 2030 study completed in 2015 and our Public Art Master Plan completed in 2017. • Leverage the river, parks and downtown areas and their frequent visitors. • Build collaboration between the various Roswell City departments, commissions, boards, business, and civic organizations. Artist and Artwork Eligibility: • This call is open to all professional artists and artist teams. Students enrolled in degree programs are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be 18 or older. • Artist must demonstrate experience in design, fabrication and installation of public art and present a consistent body of work that embodies artistic merit and innovative functional design. • Artists will be working with various stakeholders (Roswell Arts Fund, the City and sponsors) and therefore must demonstrate experience working collaboratively. • Artists may be asked to incorporate branding elements specific to individual sponsors. • Artwork/design must be original, one-of-a-kind artwork. Multiple edition work will not be considered. • Artwork may be part of an existing inventory and may be considered dependent on date of construction, materials, size, theme. • Artwork/Design should be appropriate for outdoors (weather resistant), and active pedestrian environments, safe for the public and bikes (no sharp edges), and appropriate for all ages. • Artwork/Design must be site-specific and aesthetically appropriate for streetscape and surroundings. • Bike Racks must be fabricated and finished with non-hazardous materials, be low maintenance, and durable (such as powder-coated metal, stainless-steel, polished concrete, composite acrylics or appropriate recycled materials). • Bike Racks should be a minimum of 30 inches apart to allow for handlebars, pedals and maneuvering. • Bike racks should function for a wide variety of bicycle sizes and fit 4-8 bicycles per rack based on location and dimensions. • Bike racks should incorporate best practices from National Bike Parking Standards www.apbp.org/page/Publications? • Bike racks should be as vandal resistant as possible. Bike Rack Design Guidelines: Bike Racks installed on City Property must comply with City of Roswell UDC for Bike Racks: Bike Racks installed on public Right of Way, must prove the bike rack meets or exceeds the city UDC requirements: Roswell UDC Bike Racks installed on private property are not bound by the City of Roswell UDC, but the UDC requirements will be seriously considered and preferred. |
| Artwork Goals Roswell Public Art Intent and Goals: Roswell’s Public Art for People and Places seeks art of redeeming quality that enhances the aesthetic quality and experience of public places. The public art selected through this initiative will be of high quality, innovative, and embody our city’s Modern Spirit. Southern Soul. |
| Artwork Location Description About Roswell: Modern Spirit. Southern Soul. Roswell’s vision: A premier riverside community, connecting strong neighborhoods and the entrepreneurial spirit. Roswell is a successful city that blends its history with its future, and urbanism with its environmental resources. Roswell is home to a wealth of artists, performance venues, nonprofit organizations, galleries, and historic homes. In addition, Roswell has become a robust dining destination, boasts a Triple AAA Bond rating, enjoys a unique proximity to the Chattahoochee River and has 22 parks with more than 1000 acres of active and passive parkland facilities. Roswell has been awarded many designations, including the following recognitions and awards: City Recognition • Named a Gold Certified Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission for leadership in its environmental and sustainability efforts • Named One of the Top Three Cities in the Nation to Raise Your Family: Roswell was listed third in the book, "Best Places to Raise Your Family," released by Frommer's • Roswell is ranked the 18th Safest City in the United States according to City Crime Rankings • Named the 6th Best Place to Retire in the United States by Black Enterprise Magazine • City of Excellence Only 50 cities in the state have been honored with the designation by the Georgia Municipal Association • Designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for eleven years in a row. Roswell was the first city to receive this recognition in 2006. • "Money Magazine's" 19th Best Eastern U.S. City to Live: Roswell was ranked 19th for cities with populations under 100,000 • "Atlanta Magazine's" Best Place to Live in Metro Atlanta: Roswell was honored twice by "Atlanta Magazine" as the best place to live in the metro area • Internationally Accredited Police Department: Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) • State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification: Roswell Police Department • Nationally Accredited Recreation and Parks Department: Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies • Preserve America Community Designation: Honored for its efforts in preserving our historic, cultural, and natural heritage Awards • Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Parks • Trendsetter Award 2006: Roswell received the award for the Big Creek Wetlands demonstration project from the Georgia Municipal Association • Create Community Award 2005: The Atlanta Regional Commission's most prestigious award. Roswell was honored for its efforts in environmental sustainability • Achievement of Excellence in Procurement: The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting: City of Roswell has received a Certificate of Achievement for the last 24 consecutive years, since June 30, 1989 • Georgia Recreation and Parks Agency of the Year: 1974, 1979, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2004 and 2011 • Budget Presentation Award: Government Finance Officers Association 10 consecutive years since June 30, 2004 • Tree City USA Award: The National Arbor Day Foundation |
| Eligibility Submission Requirements: · Applications must be received no later than November 12th, 2018 · Send to all submission documents to publicart@roswellartsfund.org · Electronic submissions only · Submission by regular mail will not be considered. · Submitted applications will serve as an agreement to the conditions herein stated for the commission for Artist Bike Racks. Applications must include all the following items; incomplete applications will be rejected. 1. Statement of Interest: In no more than one page using no smaller than 12pt font, outline the artist’s interest in producing an Artist Bike Rack for Roswell. Tell us about the artist, the artwork/design/rendering, and why the artist believes their submission is a good fit for Roswell. Please include the artist’s full name, address and complete contact information including any professional websites. Statements greater than one page will not be considered. o File format: If digital, each individual image should be in jpeg format • Each email submission (application and/or images/design/drawing) cannot exceed 10MB. Please include “Bike Rack RFQ” in the SUBJECT line. 3. Résumé/CV (two-page maximum): We seek strong professional qualifications and high-quality artwork that demonstrates originality and technical competency. Include education; experience; public exhibitions and commissions on a similar scale; awards, grants or fellowships; works in private, corporate or museum collections; and exhibitions at major museums or galleries. Please distinguish between being awarded a commission and being a finalist for a commission; temporary art exhibition from permanent; indoor or outdoor artwork. Artists will be required to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals including installers, marketing professionals, sponsors, city employees and volunteers. o File format: Each individual digital image should be in jpeg format 5. Two professional references. Include the name, affiliated organization, email and phone number of references who can speak to the artist’s ability to meet deadlines and work with the community. |
| Application Requirements |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Public Art Selection Process and Panel: This panel is comprised of diverse Roswell stakeholders including business, civic and community leaders as well as art professionals. At least one person on the Panel will be an artist, one will be a community representative, and at least one person on the panel will serve as a Conservator, able to assess materials, design and siting as it relates to installation and potential maintenance costs. The Public Art Selection Panel will seek to choose a well-balanced and diverse Artwork/Design with a variety of styles, types, and sizes. Structural and budget feasibility will be critical. Up to ten finalists and up to three alternates will be selected. If the bike rack is to be installed on City property, the selected Artwork/Design will need to be approved by the appropriate department. After the submission deadline members of the Roswell Arts Fund will prescreen the applications for the Selection Panel to ensure completeness and eligibility in order to identify a list of qualified candidates with appropriate experience for this project. The Public Art Selection Panel is not required to select from among submitted applications and reserves the right to invite artists who do not apply. |
| Timeline October 1, 2018: Distribute RFQ November 12, 2018: Submissions close; applications due January 10, 2019: Public Art Panel Selection Meeting By January 24, 2019: Artist notification and confirmation of interest and participation. Artists receive and sign contracts by February 15, 2019 By February 15, 2019: Individual Artist timelines for artwork fabrication and installation. Contracts completed March 1, 2019: Artists receive 50% of commission Spring 2019: Artists design and fabricate Bike Racks Spring 2019: Artists and installers connect to discuss installation specifics, and set a date and time for installation Summer 2019: Final Installation Summer 2019: Artist receives find 50% of commission Summer 2019: Opening and Celebration |
| Additional Resources |
| www.roswellartsfund.org |
| Bike Rack RFQ DOWNLOAD (PDF) |
| Contact Information |
| Elan Buchen Public Art Manager PO Box 768136 Roswell GA 30076 United States elan@roswellartsfund.org 912-224-1352 |
| Submission Instructions |
| Email Address publicart@roswellartsfund.org |
| Emailing Submission Instructions Please include the words "BIKE RACKS RFQ" in the subject line. Your application will not be considered otherwise. Thank you. |
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