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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PUBLIC ART
OLDE TOWNE “Y” SITE PROJECT
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
By 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018
Art in Public Places 506 S. Frederick, Gaithersburg MD 20877
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Gaithersburg (City) Art in Public Places program has released a REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) to commission a professional artist(s)/arts firm to create site-specific exterior public art installation(s) in the Olde Towne neighborhood of Gaithersburg, Maryland. The site is a contiguous area comprised of a parking garage and a large rear wall of the Crossings at Olde Towne apartments. The City is interested in, but not limited to, installation(s) that incorporate light and projection art with both a daytime and nighttime presence.
This RFQ provides information on the scope of the project and information that will aid in preparing a response. All inquiries should be directed to [email protected].
Artists will be selected from the RFQ pool of applicants by members of the Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and City staff. Their selection(s) will be submitted to the Mayor and City Council for approval to move on to the Design Proposal stage. (See accompanying material including maps and photos of site.)
1. PROJECT INFORMATION
Project: Olde Towne “Y” Site Project
Owner: City of Gaithersburg will own the art
Location: The Y-Site (privately owned), Crossings at Olde Towne 200 Olde Towne Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Olde Towne Parking Garage & Pedestrian Walkway (City owned) Olde Towne Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Project Manager: Shellie Williams, Arts Administrator, City of Gaithersburg [email protected]
Project Budget: $500,000.00. This amount is inclusive of all costs associated with this public art project(s) including, but not limited to, artist(s) fees, other consultants and subcontractor fees, insurance, engineering, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and post installation documentation.
2. PROJECT SCOPE
The City of Gaithersburg seeks to commission a professional artist(s)/arts firms to create site-specific exterior installation(s) of public art in the Olde Towne neighborhood as part of the area’s ongoing revitalization. The City is seeking creative installations and has some interest in light and/or projection art. The installations should have both a daytime and nighttime presence.
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The site (see accompanying material) is highly visible and is situated along a heavily used railway line that runs through the City’s original downtown area.
This public art installation has two primary goals: to enliven the aesthetics of the built environment and to draw visitors to the area. See background notes for more information about the site, Olde Towne and the City of Gaithersburg.
Relevant concepts to consider include the City’s vibrant cultural diversity, its history, natural beauty, commitment to green initiatives, and its presence as a progressive community with a growing bio and information technology industry. WalletHub, an online financial resource and services website for individuals and businesses, compared 500 of the most populated cities inthe U.S. and ranked them based on a variety of diversity metrics, including social class, ethno-racial, household and economic diversity, and more. Gaithersburg ranked at or near the top for racial and social class diversity. Combining that with high scores for household and economic diversity has put Gaithersburg in the #2 spot across all cities and the #1 spot for cities with populations under 100,000 in recent rankings.
Safety is imperative. Artist(s) will collaborate with City staff in working with the rail line owner, CSX, and other property owners. Highly durable materials are required to withstand varied weather conditions. The City is interested in working with new technologies and energy sources.
In order to be considered, submissions must comply with the requirements outlined in this document. Objects that are mass produced are not eligible for consideration.
Design Proposal: Following the selection process, finalists will be invited to create and present a Design Proposal and model.
Stipend: Selected finalists will receive a fixed stipend for travel and design fees.
Eligibility: The RFQ is open to all artists who can demonstrate a level of experience and professionalism commensurate with this project’s scope and budget.
Site Plans: Available upon request.
3. COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
If commissioned, the successful artist(s) shall be responsible for:
Performing all services and furnishing all supplies, materials and equipment as necessaryfor the design, execution, fabrication, transportation and installation of the artwork(s) atthe site(s), and providing professional documentation (photos/and or video) andmaintenance guidelines at the conclusion of the project.
Submitting to the City of Gaithersburg detailed working drawings of the site(s) andcommissioned artwork(s) for review.
Securing any and all required licenses, permits and similar legal authorizations as maybe necessary for the installation and maintenance of the artwork at the site.
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Strictly adhering to and managing the approved project, budget and schedule includingsubmission of progress reports.
Bearing the entire risk of loss or damage to the artwork(s) during design, fabrication,packing, shipping and installation.
Providing and maintaining insurance in amounts and limits specified by the City to coverclaims for damages for personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. The artist(s)shall require all subcontractors to provide and maintain insurance.
4. SUBMISSION REQUREMENTS
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018Any response received after the closing time will be disqualified.
Response Submittal: All materials required for the Statement of Qualification should be submitted online at https://fs30.formsite.com/GBurgMD/form41/index.html
including supplemental material (resume, artist statement) and images. Applicants may mail supplemental material and images to the City as indicated below. Written inquiries by email must be submitted to the Arts Administrator by Friday, September 7, 2018.
Schedule: August 1, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 14, 2018
Post RFQ Last day for Written Inquiries Response to all Written Inquiries Call closes at 11:59 P.M. EST October 19, 2018
Finalist(s) will be selected and notified over the next few months and design presentations will be arranged at that time.
Contact Information: c/o Shellie Williams, Arts Administrator Arts Barn 311 Kent Square Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878 [email protected]
The City of Gaithersburg reserves the right to modify this schedule as required and reserves the right to terminate this call and project.
5. BACKGROUND
The City of Gaithersburg, Maryland:
• One of the largest cities in Maryland with just over 69,000 residents• Located approximately 15 miles from Washington, DC• Founded in 1765 as a small agricultural settlement and incorporated as a city in 1878• Major international hub for bio and information technology companies
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• Highly-educated workforce• Strong municipal commitment to arts and culture• Diverse resident populationResource: http://www.growgaithersburg.com/
Olde Towne: • Pedestrian-centric location• Modern multi-family housing and classic Victorian homes• Commuter rail service (MARC) to DC and CSX railroad• Variety of ethnic retail and restaurants• City Hall Concert Pavilion with seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals• Weekly Fulks Corner Farmers Market, May through November• Recently renovated Olde Towne Plaza with an interactive splash fountain• Gaithersburg Community Museum in the restored B&O Railroad Station complex with
historic rolling stock (steam locomotive, caboose and stainless steel passenger car)• Gaithersburg Fire Museum• Gaithersburg City Hall and Police Station• Olde Towne Youth Center, an innovative green building
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/olde-towne-youth-center
• Gaithersburg Elementary and Middle Schools• Constitution Gardens, an award-winning nature play space• Asbury Methodist Village, a large community for older adultsResource: https://oldetownegaithersburg.wordpress.com/
The Gaithersburg “Y” site at 200 Olde Towne Avenue: • Privately owned, Crossings at Olde Towne, a new apartment complex at
https://www.herculesliving.com/apartments/md/gaithersburg/crossings-at-olde-towne/
• The Gaithersburg “Y” is an historic site situated on 2.25 acres adjacent to themetropolitan branch of the old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The Gaithersburg “Y” Site(or Wye Site) is historically significant as it served as the terminating point for trainsfrom Washington to turn around steam locomotives once they arrived in Gaithersburg.
Resource: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/city-projects/the-y-site
City of Gaithersburg Olde Towne Parking Garage & Pedestrian Walkway: • A City-owned facility featuring 726 parking spaces in the heart of Olde Towne. The
parking garage has an adjoining pedestrian bridge and glass-front elevator affording safeand convenient passage to the center of town.
Resource: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/parking-garage
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1. Map of Area - “Y’ Site (or Wye) Site/ Crossings at Olde Towne, the project site
2. View of the “Y” Site Rear Wall, facing the RR Tracks and East Diamond Avenue (“windows”are non-operational, for decorative purposes only)
3. Site Plan of “Y” Site, Rear Wall facing East Diamond Avenue
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4. Apartment Homes on the “front” side (on Olde Towne Avenue) of the above Wall
5. View from Summit Avenue of the Garage, Tower, Pedestrian Walkway and Rail Tracks
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6. View of Garage, Tower and Pedestrian Walkway from East Diamond Avenue
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ARTIST CRITERIA
1. Artistic Standards:
Technical Feasibility: Ability of the artist(s) to carry out the concepts described in theproposal.
Aesthetic Standard: Artist(s) clearly meets standards of artistic achievement asdemonstrated by resume and past projects.
Professional Standard: Artist(s) demonstrates a level of professionalism commensuratewith this project’s scope and budget.
2. Artistic Style & Experience:
Style Suitability & Appropriateness: Proposals are suitable to the environment andappropriate to a highly visible property in an historic residential and commercialneighborhood.
Experience: Artist(s) demonstrates a level of experience commensurate with thisproject’s scope and budget.
Community Involvement: Artist(s) demonstrates experience interacting with publicstakeholders on design development.
3. Professionalism:
Cooperation: Ability of the artist(s) to work closely and cooperatively with the CulturalArts Advisory Committee City and the community.
Presentation: Ability of the artist(s) to clearly describe concepts verbally and throughquality written materials.
The City of Gaithersburg reserves the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, or finalists, and terminate or re-advertise any project without prior notice.
