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Home My WebLink AboutC34800 - Cmsn Artist - Vinyl Wrp 2 Trffc Sgnl CbntsM CITY OF PALM DESERT Contract No. C34800 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR A VINYL WRAP TO BE PLACED ON THE SET OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAGNESIA FALLS 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 for a vinyl wrap to be placed on the set of two traffic signal cabinets on the southeast corner of Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue. Commission Recommendation At its meeting of October 14, 2015, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Commission recommended with a 6-0-0 vote, with Commissioner Megan Miller absent, to commission an artist to create artwork for a vinyl wrap to be placed on the set of two (2) traffic signal cabinets on the southeast corner of Magnesia Falls 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. The program has been well received and therefore staff would like to proceed with commissioning an artist to work on the set of two (2) traffic signal cabinets on the southeast corner of Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue. Traditionally, Palm Desert has commissioned artists to paint their artwork directly onto the traffic signal cabinets, but other cities have had positive experiences with purchasing the rights to an artist's design and having it transferred onto a vinyl wrap that is printed and installed on the cabinet. Staff is suggesting trying this method for the set of cabinets at the aforementioned location. 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 select one (1) finalist who would work with students at Lincoln Elementary Staff Report Signal Cabinets Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue Page 2of2 November 12, 2015 School or its afterschool program in two (2) or three (3) workshops to create up either two (2) or three (3) design proposals. The selected artist would be paid $750 for the proposals, which would be brought before the Commission and City Council for design review and approval. Staff would manage the coordination and installation of the vinyl wraps, which are estimated to cost between $1,000 and $1,500. 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, Xcting Di Revi of Community Development Paul Gibson, Director of Finance Approved: Jol)K K). Wohlmuth, City Manager Request for Qualifications 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 for the set of two traffic signal cabinets located on the northeast corner of Magnesia Falls Drive and Portola Avenue. The selected artist will be required to host two (2) to three (3) workshops with students to create two (2) to three (3) design proposals for the cabinets, from which the City's Art in Public Places Commission and City Council will select the final design. The selected artist will provide the City with a high resolution digital image of the original artwork from which the City will facilitate the fabrication and installation of the vinyl wrap. MATERIALS: The selected artist will be required to provide his or her own materials for the workshops and creation of the original artwork. SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: The receipt deadline for entries is Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. This is a receipt deadline. PROJECT BUDGET: • $750 for the workshops, proposals, and final artwork in digital form. 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. In order to work with students as required, the selected artist must receive clearance from the school district or appropriate after school program to work with the students. SUBMITTALS: • A current resume or CV, including experience, if any, working with students and current contact information. • Up to 10 images of past work in jpeg format either on CD, flash drive, or via email, 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/Magnesia Falls If materials are submitted via regular mail, ;include a self addressed, stamped envelope with the appropriate postage for return, otherwise materials will not be returned. TIMELINE:TENTATIVE November 1 ,,2015; Request for Qualifications mailable January , 2016: Qualifications due January 3, 2016: Review by Art in Public Places Commission January 23, 2016: evict by City Council May 2, 016 Design proposals due y 11, 2016: Design reviewed by Art in Public Places Commission y 26, 2016: Design reviewed by City Council May 31, 016: Commencement of creation of final artwork July 15, 2016: Completed artwork due to City Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst, , d lick an cityofpal dese .or or 760-337-166 . DISCLAIMER: The City of Palm Desert reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to decline to award a contract for this project. IMAGE OF TRAFFICI I 3 e Dimensions: 8" x 25" x 171/2" and 75 1/2" x 44" x 7" .zN •