The Littleton Museum, acting as the coordinating agent for the City of Littleton and the Littleton Fine Arts Board, publishes this Request for Proposals (RFP) to design, fabricate, deliver, and install artistic (sculptural) bicycle racks for Littleton’s Main Street.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Acknowledging the popularity of bicycling, and the need for safe and secure bicycle parking in Littleton’s Historic Main Street, the City of Littleton’s Fine Arts Board (LFAB) invites professional and amateur Colorado artists of all backgrounds to participate.
BICYCLE RACK DESIGN CRITERIA
In keeping with the best practices for bicycle rack design and functionality as defined in the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professional (APBP) Bicycle Parking Guidelines (http:///www.apbp.org/resources/resmgr/publications/bicycle_parking_guidelines.pdf) and City of Littleton standards, artists should be aware of the following guidelines for bicycle rack designs:
• Must accommodate between two (2) to six (6) bicycles, each with two points of contact to minimize wheel bending, with spacing of a minimum of 2.5 ft. and a maximum of 3.5 ft.
• Must allow for easy use when locking bicycles with a “U lock” connecting the frame and at least one wheel to the rack.
• Must be constructed of durable materials able to withstand permanent exposure to elements, particularly Ice Slicer and/or Magnesium Chloride and wear from bicycles and locks, and a material that will not cause damage to the bikes.
• In addition, all bicycle rack designs must adhere to city code regulation (look for citation on Sidewalk Obstruction) regarding sidewalk obstruction (including placing any property, material, or other item upon any public sidewalk) that require at least five (5) feet of contiguous sidewalk width that is kept clear for pedestrian passage at all times.
• The City of Littleton will install all racks per the artist specifications. Contact points (to the ground) must be secured by no less than two connecting points. Rack placement will be determined by the City according to the design, size, and appropriateness to the site along Main Street.
• For information on the Littleton Historic District go to WWW.littletongov.org/history/histlandmarks
SCOPE OF PROJECT
BUDGET – The LFAB has $20,000.00 to be awarded in January 2013, not to exceed $4,000 for each bicycle rack design, fabrication, delivery, and installation. In addition, artists whose proposal has been selected will be awarded $300.00 to construct a maquette.
TIMELINE – Project timeline is as follows:
Application Deadline: December 14, 2012, 11:59pm Mountain Time
Selection of Finalists: December 17-20, 2012
Finalists will be notified on or around December 20, 2012 by phone.
Finalists Presentations January 17, 2013
Commission Awarded January 18, 2013
Fabrication January 18-March 31, 2013
Delivery and Installation April 1-5, 2013
Dedication Ceremony TBA
MATERIALS – Selection of material shall be at the artist’s discretion, and may include but is not limited to metal (bronze, iron, steel, etc.) or wood, or a combination of materials. Aluminum may not be used. The material selected must be easily maintainable and appropriate for an outdoor setting. Racks need to accommodate fat tire bikes as well as standard road bikes. Finish needs to hold up under regular use; racks must be sturdy and removable. Must be constructed of durable materials able to withstand permanent exposure to elements, particularly Ice Slicer and/or Magnesium Chloride and wear from bicycles and locks, and a material that will not cause damage to the bikes. Include care instructions and installation schematic.
THEMATIC ELEMENTS
While the thematic elements of the bicycle racks shall be determined by the artist, the content should recognize the strong Main Street Historic District, the sense of community, as well as recognizing and exemplify the contemporary nature of Main Street including its strong support of both the performing and visual arts.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Artists responding to this Request for Proposals will submit seven (7) copies of the proposal which should include the following information:
• Detailed description of artist’s proposal for the bicycle racks, including 1-3 images (sketch, rendering or digital rendering) illustrating your proposed work. Images can be submitted in digital format as jpegs (.jpg) or submitted as a hard copy on 8 ½ inches x 11 inches. For digital submissions, please format images to be a maximum of 800 x 600 pixels and a minimum of 720 x 480 pixels.
• Digital images of past work
Please provide up to 10 images of past work on a PC-compatible CD in a PowerPoint presentation. Please format slide images to be a maximum of 800 x 600 pixels and a minimum of 720 x 480 pixels. Each slide must include the artist’s name, title of the work, medium and size. If applicable, additional information such as the location, commissioning agency and budget could be included. Please keep the total size of PowerPoint presentations to a maximum of 2MB and the CD must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name and contact information.
• Artist’s biographical material, including resume and awards received
• Explanation of fabrication and installation capabilities;
• Examples of commissions that relate to this project;
• Client references;
• Approach to creating compelling and enduring artwork;
• Methodology for this project through design, fabrication, delivery, and installation;
Additionally, please provide a firm budget figure, not to exceed $4,000.00 per bicycle rack, for the project inclusive of all elements, given the proposed methodology and the scope of the project. The total fee should be broken down into the categories stated in the methodology.
Finalists shall be selected based solely on the information provided in the initial submission. Upon selection as a finalist, artists will be invited to interview with the Committee. The artist’s presentation at the interview should include a maquette of the proposed project.
Submit materials no later than 5 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012 to:
Littleton Museum
Attention: Lorena Donohue
6028 S. Gallup St.
Littleton, CO 80120
If you have any questions contact Lorena Donohue at 303-795-3950 or by email at ldonohue@littletongov.org
SELECTION
The selection of finalists for the project to design, fabricate, deliver, and install bicycle rack is scheduled for December 20, 2012. Interviews will be granted after review of budget, qualifications, and project details as stated in the Proposal, and will be scheduled for January 17, 2013. The commission for the project will be awarded on January 18, 2013 based on the results of the interviews. The artist selected will be bound by a contract with the City of Littleton. Artists awarded a commission will be notified by phone on or around January 18, 2013.
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