HomeMy WebLinkAboutC34790 - Cmsn Artist - 2 Trffc Sgnl CbntsCITY OF PALM DESERT Contract No. C34790
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO PAINT A
DESIGN ON THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CABINETS ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED
WARING DRIVE AND PORTOLA AVENUE
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
DATE: November 12, 2015
CONTENTS: Draft Request for Qualifications
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve commissioning an artist to create a
design to be painted on the set of two traffic signal cabinets on the
northwest comer of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue.
Commission Recommendation
At its meeting of October 14, 2015, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission
recommended approval with a 6-0-0 vote, with Commissioner Megan Miller
absent, to commission an artist to paint a design on the set of two (2) traffic
signal cabinets on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola
Avenue.
Executive Summary
Since 2007, the City of Palm Desert has commissioned or received a donation to
paint a design on eight (8) single or sets of traffic signal cabinets throughout
Palm Desert. The program of painting designs on traffic signal cabinets has
been well received by the community, and therefore staff would like to proceed
with commissioning an artist to paint a design on the set of two (2) traffic signal
cabinets on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue.
In order to attract interested artists to apply for the project, staff would send out a
Request for Qualifications. From the submitted qualifications, the Commission
would be asked to narrow the selection to up to three (3) finalists who would be
paid an honorarium of $100.00 each to create a proposal. Staff will request that
of the artist that the proposals relate to the area around the signal cabinets.
These proposals would be brought before the Commission and City Council for
design review and approval. The selected artist would receive $1,500.00 to
complete the project.
Staff Report
Signal Cabinets Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue
Page 2 of 2
November 12, 2015
Fiscal Analysis
Funds are available in Account Number 4364650-4400100. No General Fund
money will be expended.
Submitted By:
Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
Department Head:
Tony Bagato, Adting Director of Community Development
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Paul'tibson, Director of Finance
Request for Qualifications
6 Public Artwork for Traffic Signal Cabinets
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES
Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
ABOUT THE COMMISSION:
The City of Palm Desert is seeking an artist to create artwork to be painted on the set of
traffic signal cabinets on the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue.
The painting of the traffic signal cabinets is intended to compliment the area's already
existing sculpture and painted traffic signal cabinet program.
MATERIALS:
Artists will be required to provide their own materials and are requested to use One Shot
paint or any material of their choosing upon approval by the City. The City will perform the
preparatory work on the cabinets prior to the painting.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:
The deadline for entries is Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. (receipt deadline)
PROJECT BUDGET:
• $1,500 for the painting of both cabinets
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to artists in the Coachella Valley and surrounding area. Artists will adhere to
insurance requirements as required by the City's Risk Manager.
FINALISTS:
Up to three (3) finalists will be selected to receive a $100 honorarium each to create a
proposal.
SUBMITTALS:
A current resume or CV, including current contact information.
Up to 10 images of past work in jpeg format on CD, flash drive, or jpegs and a
corresponding image list.
Materials can be submitted to:
publicart@cityofpalmdesert.org, Subject: Traffic Signal Cabinets
or
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Attn: Public Art Division/Portola Avenue
• If materials are submitted via regular mail and you would like your materials
returned, include a self addressed, stamped envelope with the appropriate
postage, otherwise materials will be disposed of.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
November 16, 2015:
Request for Qualifications available
January 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.:
Qualifications due (receipt deadline, NOT postmark)
January 10, 2016:
Art in Public Places Commission to select up to three
( finalists to create proposals
January 18, 2016:
Finalists notified
February 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.:
Proposals due in office
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Proposals reviewed and ranked by Art in Public
Places Commission
March 24, 2016:
Artist proposal selected by City Council
..arch 28, 2016:Selected
artist notified and commencement of
contracting
June 1, 2016:
Completion of project
INFORMATION:
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Dimensions:
Small cabinet: 4 " x 24" x_171/2"
Large Cabinet: 77" x 4 " x 27" with a 40" x 2 " x 1 " attachment