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Recommendation
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
AWARD CONTRACT NO. C 34810 TO ROSA LOWINGER &
ASSOCIATES FOR RESTORATION OF PEACE MEMORIAL, AN
ARTWORK IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S PUBLIC ART
COLLECTION
Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
November 12, 2015
Proposal from Rosa Lowinger & Associates
Draft Contract for Restoration of the City of Palm Desert's Peace
Memorial
Image of Peace Memorial
By Minute Motion: 1) Award subject contract in the amount of $15,000 to Rosa
Lowinger & Associates for restoration of Peace Memorial, an artwork in the City of
Palm Desert's public art collection; 2) authorize Mayor to execute same; and 3)
appropriate funds in the amount of $15,000 from the Public Art Fund's — Repair
and Maintenance Account Number 4364650-4337200 for payment of the contract.
Executive Summary
Peace Memorial came to fruition in 1991, because of the City of Palm Desert's desire to
recognize those Coachella Valley residents who gave their lives in military service for the United
States. The intent of the sculpture was not meant to be a monument of war, but instead a
memorial to peace.
The Peace Memorial is located in the Palm Desert Civic Center at the entrance off of San Pablo
Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. The sculpture is comprised of five (5) granite columns behind a
large triangular marble installation. The area surrounding the memorial is paved with poured
concrete slabs/patio pavers and concrete curbs. The marble component consists of a three -
stepped triangular base made of concrete, covered with low -gloss polished marble slabs and a
central grouping of four (4) Carrera marble flames. The marble slabs are adhered to the base
with an unknown soft, cementitious mortar. There are three (3) recessed lighting fixtures on the
top tier of the triangular base.
Currently, the condition of Peace Memorial is as follows.
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• The marble slabs that make up the three -stepped triangular base need to be repaired.
• The concrete base that supports the marble slabs needs to be replaced.
• The areas at which the three (3) recessed lighting fixtures are placed need to be repaired.
• Minor cracks on the granite pillars and shadows need repair.
On August 25, 2015, staff posted on the bulletin board and sent out a Request for Proposals
(RFP) requesting proposals for restoration of Peace Memorial. A notice inviting proposals was
published in the Desert Sun on August 28 and September 2, 2015. Representatives from three
(3) companies attended a mandatory job walk that was held on September 16, 2015.
On September 30, 2015, sealed bids were opened by the City Clerk. From the three (3)
representatives who attended the mandatory job walk, one (1) proposal was received. Staff is
recommending approval of a contract with Rosa Lowinger & Associates in the amount of $15,000.
Staff has reviewed the proposal, checked the references provided, and believes the contractor is
qualified to perform the work.
Approval of this contract with Rosa Lowinger & Associates will help retain the quality and integrity
of Peace Memorial, and restore it as close to its original state as possible.
Fiscal Analysis
Funding for this project is not currently budgeted and staff requests an appropriation by the City
Council from the Public Art Fund, Account Number 4364650-4337200. No general fund monies
will be expended.
Submitted By:
Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst
Department Head:
TonyAg&to, Acting Community Development Director
Paul Gibson, Director of Finance
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Joh IM. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
Peace Memorial Restoration
September 29, 2015
City of Palm Desert
7,5501 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Ms. Debbie "Thompson:
Rosa Lowinger and Associates (RLA) is pleased to submit the following proposal for
monument sculpture conservation for The City of Palm Desert, CA. This proposal will address
the scope of work that has been communicated to RLA in the RFP and mandatory job walk on
September 16th, 201.5, attended by Ben Brandfon and Chris Sandoval. It is our understanding
that the City is requesting a comprehensive plan for restoration of the Peace Memorial.
We believe that our longstanding and varied experience in outdoor public sculpture
conservation would provide the maximum benefit to the City of'Palm Desert. We have over 30
years of' professional experience in the care of outdoor sculpture and works of art. We are a
firm of' four professionally trained conservators who hold Masters Degrees from recognized
conservation training programs and are Professional Associates of the American Institute for
Conservation, and 5 trained conservation technicians with a combined 15 years of experience.
Our principal conservator, Rosa Lowinger, is a recognized leader in the field of public art
maintenance and conservation who has been conducting research on alternative methods of
reducing vandalism to collections. We are known for our excellent communication skills and
for being one of the only firms in the country that conducts pre -fabrication design review of
new commissions to insure long-term stability.
Sincerely,
Rosa Lowinger, Principal
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Rosa Lo . n er & Associates
Conservation of Art + Architecture
5418 Packard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Project Team Experience/Qualifications 4 - 7
II. Philosophy 8
III. Experience and References 9 — 14
IV. Proposed Services and Proposed Pricing 15 — 16
V. Project Schedule 16
VI. Conclusion and Signature 17
Addenda:
RLA Staff CV's
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I. PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Rosa Lowinger & Associates is a full -service conservation firm, specializing in the
preservation of' sculpture, architectural elements, three-dimensional artwork and contemporary
art. We have offices in Los Angeles, CA and Miami, FL and work throughout the United
States.
RLA is considered a national leader in preservation and conservation of art in the public sector.
A woman and Hispanic -owned disadvantaged small business capable of handling projects that
range in size from small individual object treatments to multi -year, multi -million dollar
projects, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in hiring. Our team
brings a wide range of training, expertise, and experience to a full spectrum of site, bench, and
consultation projects. Our conservator -project managers hold Masters degrees in conservation
of art and built heritage. We maintain up-to-date knowledge on current techniques and
treatments in the field and regularly present papers at professional conferences. We are
recognized nationally for developing and implementing the highest -level innovative solutions
to complex conservation problems and our unique ability to communicate this information to
our clients verbally and in print.
We are dedicated to upholding the Code of' Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American
Institute for the Conservation of' Iistoric and Artistic Works (AIC), the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and other applicable
international charters.
RLA has a broad client base that includes an extraordinary number of public art agencies and
public outdoor sculpture collections. At present these include:
• Los Angeles ]Metropolitan Transit Authority
• Palm Beach County (FL) Cultural Council
• Hawaii State Foundation for Culture and the Arts
• Los Angeles County Arts Commission
• Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency
• Long Beach Arts Council
• California Parks Association
• Broad Art Foundation (Santa Monica, CA)
• Huntington Library, Museum and Botanical Gardens (San Marino, CA)
• Palm Springs Art Museum
• The Garden Conservancy
• Cummer :Museum (Jacksonville, FL)
• California State University at Long Beach Museum
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• Chinati Foundation (Marfa, TX)
• Honolulu Academy of'the Arts (formerly the Contemporary Museum of Hawaii)
• University of Miami, Florida International University, and Cal State — Long Beach
• Museum of'Contemporary Art (North Miami)
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• Miami Art Museum
• Metropolitan Dade County Art in Public Places
• Montana Historical Society
• San Diego and Jacksonville International Airports
• Cities of: Kansas City (MO), Santa Monica (CA), Los Angeles (CA), Miami Beach (FL),
Coral Gables (FL), San .Jose (CA), Ventura (CA), Inglewood (CA), Santa Fe Springs
(CA), West Iollywood (CA), West Covina (CA), Pasadena (CA), Southlake (TX), Sioux
Falls (SD), and I Ionolulu (HI).
ROSA LOWINGER, Principal and Senior Conservator, is a Fellow of AIC. Rosa's 2.5+ year
career has been devoted primarily to sculpture and public art conservation and she lectures and
publishes frequently on the subject. She holds a 1982 M.A. in art history and conservation from
New York University's Institute of Fine Arts and is a Fellow of the American Institute for
Conservation. Rosa's list of outdoor sculpture and fountain treatments is extensive and began
with her 1984 treatment of the monumental bronze sculpture of George Washington at
Independence National Park in Philadelphia, PA. In 1988, Rosa founded Los Angeles' Sculpture
Conservation Studio. She co -directed the City of Los Angeles' first outdoor sculpture pilot
survey in MacArthur and Lincoln Parks in 1986. In 2008-2009 she held the prestigious Rome
Prize in Conservation at the American Academy in Rome where she carried out a pilot project
researching the history of vandalism to public art and public space. She is a consultant to the
Getty Conservation Institute's Outdoor Public Sculpture initiative and has published
extensively on fountains, sculpture, and public art and has extensive experience working with
public agencies. A renowned lecturer, Rosa is committed always to carrying out public
presentations to engage stakeholders whenever large-scale public projects are carried out. She
is the Associate Editor of the University of Pennsylvania's conservation journal Change Over
Time and a member of the Association for Preservation Technology's Modern Heritage
Committee.
CHRISTINA VARVI, Senior Conservator and Professional Associate of AIC, holds an M.S. in
historic preservation with a concentration in materials conservation from Columbia University.
Prior to joining RLA, Christina worked for the Central Park Conservancy in New York
maintaining their collection of 51 bronze and stone sculptures. At Jablonski Building
Conservation she worked on 12 ceramic relief the murals removed from the Cortlandt Street
New York Subway station below the World "Trade Center site as well as investigative paint
analysis. Since joining RLA, she has served as lead onsite conservator for structural and surface
treatments of the fountains and stone sculpture collection at the Huntington Library. She also
leads maintenances and conservation treatments for the cities of, Beverly Hills (CA), West
Hollywood (CA), Santa Monica (CA), Inglewood (CA), Santa Fe Springs (CA), Sioux Falls
(SD), Kansas City (MO), Southlake (TX), Los Angeles County Arts Commission (CA), the LD
Brinkman Bronze Collection in Kerrville, Texas, the San Diego International Airport (CA), Cal
State University, Long Beach (CA), and the Montana historical Society. Materials within these
collections include patinated bronze, stainless steel, painted ferrous metal, stone, ceramics,
mixed media, and electronic media, among other materials. In addition to on -site treatments
Christina has conducted detailed collection condition surveys for the cities of Beverly Hills
(CA), Santa Monica (CA), Inglewood (CA), Sioux Falls (SD), Cal State University - Long Beach
(CA), and Arizona State University in "Tempe, AZ. Christina is a certified Jahn® mortar
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installer and aerial scissor lift operator.
LEGACY RESTORATION CONTRACTORS, INC- ALEJANDRO AND CHRISTIAN SANDOVAL
310 S. Brand Blvd
Glendale CA 91204
(323) 706-1230
christian@legacyrestores.com
CA Lic #: 1000060
Legacy Restoration, a division of CCRG Construction, Inc. is a newly formed restoration
company licensed and bonded in California. At the core of Legacy's restoration practice are
Alejandro and Christian Sandoval, a father and son team of conservation technicians with a
combined 40 years of experience in construction, mortar and masonry restoration, bronze
cleaning and repair, site supervision, and outdoor sculpture painting. This company aims to
provide much needed expert services that support professional conservation, in particular in the
areas of site management, scaffolding erection, fencing, lift operation and procurement, lead and
asbestos abatement and all manner of logistics. Rosa Lowinger has worked with the Sandoval
team since the mid-1990s and personally oversaw Alejandro's training in conservation. At
present Legacy and RLA are partnering on a project at California State University at Long
Beach (CSULB) to conserve Robert Murray's Duet (Hommage to David Smith), a 1963 large-
scale painted sculpture that requires complicated lifting and lead abatement to properly repair.
Legacy is handling all of the procurement of lifts, cranes, fencing and personnel for the moving
and abatement of the artwork and is liaising with the University's Facilities Department in
these efforts. While Lowinger was director of Los Angeles' Sculpture Conservation Studio, she
worked closely with the Sandovals as chief conservator and technical team, respectively, for the
2000-2006 conservation project to conserve Helen Lundeberg's monumental WPA 1940s
mural History of Transportation. Legacy will make contact with and select local vendors in the
Phoenix area to provide all of the afbrementioned equipment and appropriate services.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Rosa Lowinger:
• Fellow, American Institute for Conservation (AIC), Objects and Architectural Specialty
Groups, Membership Committee
• Fellow, American Academy in Rome (Rome prize recipient 2008)
• Fellow ICCROM (International Center for the Study of the Preservation and
Restoration of Cultural Property)
• Member, Western Association of Art Conservators
• Member, Association for Preservation "Technology International
• Member of Technical Committee for Modern Heritage
• Board :Member, Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (201 1-201:3)
• Board Member, Vincent Price Art Museum
• Board Member, Florida Association of Museums
• Member, Art"Table, Los !Angeles Chapter member
• Member, International Institute for Conservation
• Founding Member, International Network for the Conservation of Contemporary Art
Christina Varvi
• Professional Associate, AIC, Objects and Architectural Specialty Groups
• Member, Association for Preservation Technology International
• :Member, Western Chapter — Association for Preservation Technology
• :Member, Western Association of Art Conservation
• Member, National "Trust for Historic Preservation
• Member, California Preservation Foundation
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H. PHILOSOPHY
RLA's conservation philosophy is founded on the Code of' Lthics and Guidelines for Practice of
the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and other
applicable international charters. Our work on historic architecture and three-dimensional
artworks is also based on the following tenets:
• Understanding the overall cultural significance of a site, monument or work of art, as
well as a location's climate, and the environmental impact of specific sites is important
to the proper implementation of long-term conservation.
• The goal of preservation is retention of an aesthetic, historical and conceptual intent.
• The goal of conservation is to remedy visible and structural problems in a manner that is
ethical, sustainable, cost-effective, and easily communicated to our clients.
• Archeological remains, whether sites or artifacts, require particular understanding prior
to defining treatment.
• Outdoor architectural finishes are particularly vulnerable to damage from overreaching
treatment protocols.
• Vandalism of sites is something that must be understood in its broader historical
perspective and its prevention must involve strategies that go beyond conservation
methods.
• We work together with agencies to reduce environmental impact of sprinklers, sunlight,
pollutants, weather conditions and the public on works of art.
• We provide clear communication to our clients and stakeholders so that, where
appropriate, treatment decisions are not imposed on a community, but rather part of a
clearly delineated process.
• We thoroughly document all of our work with photographs and a written report that
explains in clear narrative the way we have arrived at our treatment decisions and who
among the stakeholders has vetted our processes.
These philosophical approaches to conservation are based on our longstanding work with
public agencies and our 30-years of research into issues of historic structures, graffiti, and
public monuments / artworks.
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III. EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
The following are a selection of projects carried out within the last five years or that are
ongoing. Please note -these are our primary references. Additional references are given at the
end of this section.
1) CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SIOUX FALLS, SD
In 2013, RLA was appointed to be the public art conservation team for the City of Sioux Falls,
signing a contract with the city that encompasses 3 full years, with an option to extend an
additional 2 years. In spring 2013, RLA began with a full survey and assessment of the
collection of' 39 pieces that was followed by a thorough prioritization of treatments as well as
recommendations for treatments and routine maintenance. RLA treated 14 bronze sculptures
during a two week period onsite, including removal of failing coatings, repatination of
discolored areas, stabilization of corrosion, repair of broken welds, and application of hot and
cold wax. During this time, RLA sourced and trained two local artisans in routine maintenance
procedures for the collection in order to assist with routine maintenances as well as any
unexpected maintenance concerns, such as vandalism. In addition, 4 stone pieces were treated.
In 2014, RLA conducted a brief condition assessment of all city -owned works and maintained
31 of the now 43-piece collection in two weeks. In addition, RLA conserved a monumental
reinforced cast stone monument that was severely cracking and showing displacement as a
result of corroding rebar and undertook a condition assessment of' an additional artwork not
previously included in the collection. Each year, maintenance of the collection will progress and
new treatments will be administered in order that the entire collection will be treated and cared
for during our contract with the city.
Contact: Sue Quanbeck Etten Director of'Central Services
City of Sioux Falls
Box 7402 Sioux Falls, SD 5 7 1 1 7-7402
squanbecketten@siouxfalls.org
Tel: 605.367.8828
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2) CITY OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS CITY, MO
In 2014, RLA was awarded a contract with the City of Kansas City to perform maintenance and
conservation treatments on three pieces of City -owned artworks. In April of 2015, RLA
performed general maintenance cleaning, removal of mineral deposits, corrosion passivation,
minor re-patination, and application of a protective wax coating at the approximately 12'x20'
patinated bronze Kemper Memorial Fountain in downtown Kansas City. RLA was also
awarded the treatment of the bronze and granite William J. Bland Memorial as well as
treatment of The Pioneers, a multi -component installation consisting of a grouping of
monumental bronze figures, six bronze plaques, cast concrete pedestals, and a terrazzo map.
Treatment of these two projects is anticipated for Fall 2015.
Contact: Jocelyn Ball -Edson, ASLA, Senior Landscape Architect
KCMO Park Planning and Design
4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130
Jocelyn.Ball -Ed sonLkcnio.org
Tel: 816-513-7626
3) ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, ORLANDO, FL
RLA has been working for the Orange County Convention Center since 2013, providing
conservation maintenance services and treatments for the Centers' 16 public works of art. The
collection consists of bronze and copper statues, with five located within the building and
eleven located in the outside landscaping. RLA's services include photo documentation,
cleaning, structural and surface repairs, as well as the application of protective wax coatings to
each piece. RLA will soon be entering the third year of our 5-year contract with the OCCC.
Contact: Liz Frias, Administrative Supervisor
Orange County Convention Center
PO Box 691509
Orlando, FL 32869
liz.friasLoccc.net
Tel: 407-685-5854
4. HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (HSFCA), HONOLULU, HI
RLA has been working for the HSFCA since 2003, when Rosa Lowinger conducted a survey of
the public art in Kauai County. Since that time, Lowinger and RLA have carried out the
conservation of twelve major works, including: the monumental bronze medallions and kinetic
bronze (2009), aluminum, and nautilus shell light sculptures at the Hawaii State Capitol (2007);
2 monumental outdoor bronzes by Bumpei Akaji, a bronze and copper relief by Michael Tom, a
stained concrete mural by William Mitchell (2011), an enameled steel mural by Hon Chew Hee
(2011); a Ken Shutt wood and painted steel sculpture in Kauai (2008) and a Pat Morita stainless
steel sculpture in Kauai (2008).
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Contact: N. Trisha Lagaso Goldberg, Project Manager
Art in Public Places Program
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
trisha.lagaso.goldberg@hawaii.gov
Tel: 808-586-9955
5. LD BRINKMAN CORPORATION, KERRVILLE, TX
In .June 2012, RI.A performed in-depth maintenances on two monumental bronze sculptures
within the Corporation's collection. The treatment included documentation, general cleaning,
corrosion removal/mitigation, local re-patination, and application of a protective wax coating.
Additionally, RLA conservators trained the staff' at LDB Corp in ongoing, routine maintenance
procedures for the remaining sculptures within their outdoor bronze collection. Unrelated to
the bronze maintenances, RLA also performed on -site conservation of 24 fire -damaged indoor
works in bronze, silver, marble, wood, porcelain, geodes, and petrified wood in February 2012.
Contact: Mr. Charles Thomas
LDB Corporation
444 Sidney Baker St I Kerrville, TX 78028
ldbcct@%vindstream.net
Tel: 830-257-2032
6. CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, BEVERLY HILLS, CA
RLA currently serves as the chief sculpture conservation consulting firm to the City of Beverly
Ilills, CA. In 2012, RLA carried out a full assessment survey and provided treatment
recommendations for 30 artworks. The collection encompasses painted ferrous metal, stainless
steel, bronze, wood, granite, fiberglass, concrete, and marble. One of the most complex projects
performed was the full conservation of Hunter & Hounds (late 19th century), a Henri Alfred
Marie Jacquemart figurative sculpture made of ferrous metal coated with bronze sheeting that
exhibited significant corrosion pitting and losses to the surface of the piece as well as cracking
of the outer bronze layer and corrosion staining of the stone base. In 2013 RLA conserved and
repainted Fletcher Benton's painted steel Untitled, 1985, which included the detailed snatching
of original color by examining paint samples in cross section under magnification. RLA cares
for a delicate fiberglass Yayoi Kusama sculpture. The effects of California's strong UV and hot
arid climate has made care of these works more challenging in the past two years. RLA's
contract was recently renewed for another year.
Contact: Patty Acufia, Recreation Supervisor
City of Beverly I Iills
471 S. Roxbury Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
pacuna@beverlyhills.org
Tel: 310-2 85-6842
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7. LOWE ART MUSEUM, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FL
In 2010, RLA carried out a full-scale survey of outdoor works at the University, including
condition assessments, analysis and testing, and development of a maintenance program for 30
outdoor sculptures. A maintenance plan for the collection was developed and implemented as a
result of this. We also conducted a study into treatments on outdoor Cor-ten steel works that
has driven treatment of the campus' works and conserved approximately 12 pieces. Since the
initial assessment, more than a dozen full-scale conservation treatments have been performed
by RLA on materials that include marble, bronze, aluminum, and painted steel. Most notable
among these is the conservation of an Efrain Recinos bronze which required repair of cracks,
holes and fissures and the extensive repair, repainting and installation of a large-scale Beverly
Pepper painted steel sculpture.
Contact: Natasha Cuervo
Museum Registrar for Exhibitions and Loans
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
1.501 Stanford Drive Coral Gables, FL 33 124-63 10
Email: ncuervo(:a,)miami.edu
Tel: 305.284.675 7
8. CITY OF SANTA MONICA, SANTA MONICA, CA
Rosa Lowinger directed Sculpture Conservation Studio's two public art surveys for the city of
Santa Monica in 2003 and 2005. In late 2014, RLA conducted an updated survey of 44 of the
City's artworks. In 2009, RLA was awarded the conservation of Big Wave, a monumental
painted steel and light outdoor sculpture by artist Tony Delap, carried out in 2010. RLA has
also performed conservation on Totem Pole, a painted Native American totem pole, as well as
maintenance on several commemorative bronze plaques. RLA is presently serving as an
ongoing consultant to the City on public art projects. Most notable among these is the highly
sensitive review of structural stability and conservation treatment of Paul Conrad's Chain
Reaction, a mixed media sculpture composed of fiberglass, copper, and stainless steel.
Contact: Ms. Malina Moore, Public Art Coordinator
Ms. Jessica Cusick, Director
City of Santa Monica I Cultural Affairs Division
1437 4,h St., Suite 3101 Santa Monica, CA 90401
malina.moore@singov.net
Tel: 310-458-8350
9. FROST ART MUSEUM- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI, FL
In 2009, RLA carried out the survey of 42 works of indoor and outdoor sculpture for Florida
International University's South Dade and Biscayne Campuses. The collection is comprised of
various materials, including, but not limited to, Cor-Ten steel, painted mild steel, granite,
limestone, bronze, wood, rubber, rope, ceramic, acrylic paint, Formica, I'lexiglas, fiberglass,
plaster, concrete, glass. After conducting the survey, RLA provided details of current
conditions as well as recommendations for treatment and routine maintenance. RLA directed
treatment on the conservation of James Rosati's Untitled (Orange) painted steel sculpture for the
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North Dade Campus and completed work on Alexander Liberman's painted mild steel
sculpture, Argosy, in December 2014.
Contact: Ms. Debbye Kirschtel-Taylor, Curator of Collections
The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th Street Miami, FL 33199
Email: taylord@fiu.edu
Tel: 305.348.2891
10. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
RLA has been providing conservation maintenance and treatments for the City of Miami Beach
for the past five (5) years. Their collection consists of primarily painted metal/cement
sculptures as well as paint, ceramic, and glass mosaic tile murals. In 2010, RLA carried out the
conservation of Mermaid, Roy Lichtenstein's first work of outdoor sculpture. RLA also
introduced pre -construction conservation review to the city's program on Wendy Wischer's
installation Liquid Measures, 2011. RLA has troubleshooted problems for Brian Tolle's Tempest
and carried out conservation of Connie Lloveras' 2004 tile mural Circle as well as the
Normandy Fountain.
Contact: Dennis Leyva, Arts & Entertainment Liaison
City of Miami Beach, Department of Art in Public Places
1 700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
DennisLeyva@miamibeachfl.gov
Tel: 305-604-2477
11. SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SAN DIEGO, CA
RLA currently serves as the conservation firm for the Airport's public art collection. RLA must
work around the security and safety needs of this high -traffic location. Proximity of pedestrians
is a constant concern and RLA must adhere to all TSA and airport security regulations,
including providing all MSDS for products utilized, establishing processes to protect the public
from the byproducts of the treatments, such as dust, old coatings, airborne particulate
materials, etc., as well as securing our work sites and all materials. In May 2014, RLA
performed a survey of the collection and cleaning of Steve Bartlett's stainless steel sculpture,
Guillermo (1997). RLA also performed the major cleaning of a 25' high bronze fountain behind
security by "ferry Thornsley. The base of the fountain was exhibiting extensive copper
corrosion, mineral deposits, and biological growth.
Contact: Ms. Karla Blancas Cook, Airport Art Program Coordinator
San Diego International Airport
P.O. Box 82776
San Diego, CA 92138
kblancasCsan.org
Tel: 619-400-2 8 8 7
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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
Jessica Smith, Virginia Steele Scott Chief Curator of American Art
Catherine Hess, Curator of European Art
The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91 108
626-405-2230
626-405-2229
chess ,huntington.org
jsmithChuntington.org
Ms. Jeanne Marie Teutonico, Associate Director
Dr. Tom Learner, Senior Research Scientist -Modern & Contemporary Materials
The Getty Conservation Institute
120o Getty Center Drive, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90049
jteutonicoCgetty.edu
tlearnerCgetty.edu
310-440- 7 325
Clare llaggarty, Civic Art Collections Manager
Los Angeles County Arts Commission
1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90017
MHaggarty@arts.lacounty.gov
Tel: 213-202-3986
Maria Coltharp, Registrar — Curator of the Permanent Collection
University Art Museum - Cal State University, Long Beach
1250 N. Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Maria.Coltharp@,csulb.edu
Tel: 562-985- 7 604
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IV. PROPOSED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
RLA understands the scope of work to be performed for the restoration of the Peace Memorial
is to include repair of the marble slabs that make up the three -stepped triangular base, repair of
the concrete base that supports the marble slabs, repair of the areas surrounding the lighting
fixtures and repair of the minor cracks on the granite pillars.
Treatment Steps:
i) Document treatment before during and after with high resolution, digital photographs.
2) Clean debris from the marble steps.
s) Triangular marble slab will be removed for inspection of*concrete base.
,N) Remove top layer ofcenient mortar from base (roughly 2"-311).
5) Modify lighting modules to fit flush on marble slat).
s) Clean out lighting module cans. (The units consist of a factory sealed, thermally protected
lamp module). The seals will need to be replaced, As well as the mounting screws.
-) Re -pour 2"-3" of concrete with a level finish. Prep for adhesive and re -installation of marble
triangle.
s) Reinstall "Triangular marble slab.
9) Remove any loose grout.
io) Re -point grout as needed.
i i) rill all cracks and holes in marble and granite.
12) Check foundation on granite slabs.
is) Clean all marble and granite.
14) Seal marble with low gloss finish "as needed".
1.5) Prepare detailed treatment report to include recommended maintenance instructions.
Total Proposed Cost:
$15,000.00
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ROSA LOWINGER & ASSOCIATES • September 2015 :
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Peace Memorial Restoration
If awarded this contract, we would need the following items provided by the City of Palm
Desert:
• Access to water adjacent to the work site.
• Parking within a reasonable distance to the work site for at least 1 vehicle.
• Access to sanitary washroom facilities within a reasonable distance to the work site.
V. PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Once awarded the contract, we are able to }m e�1this work within 60 days of a notice to
proceed, based upon weather conditions as -agreed by the City.
The treatment would be scheduled to allow for 10 business days (no weekends) to perform the
entire project.
ROSA LOWINGER & ASSOCIATES • September 2015 lr
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Peace Memorial Restoration
VII. CONCLUSION AND SIGNATURE
Based on our extensive experience with outdoor public art and monument restoration, it is
RI.A's opinion that the strategy put forth by the City of Palm Desert, California for conserving
the Peace Memorial constitutes a proactive and excellent approach. If selected for this project,
we could propose additional public art initiatives to the City, to be implemented at the City's
interest. These would include the following:
• Pre -installation or pre -purchase conservation review of any new commissions the City
is anticipating. This would involve having a conservator review all materials and
fabrication techniques proposed by artists as well as any siting and landscaping plans.
We would also provide our best estimates of the maintenance requirements of any new
works.
• Preparation of a strategic emergency plan for dealing with damage to works in the
event of tornados, fires, flooding, high winds or vandalism.
• Assessment of any insurance claims that may have been made to the City based on the
public's interaction with artwork and a determination of ways in which the City might
alter landscaping or siting to avoid future claims.
• Assessment of the City's existing records or documents pertinent to artwork insurance,
acquisition, and/or permissions.
• Conservation treatment of the marble sculpture within the Peace Memorial.
"Thank you fbr your consideration of this proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with
any questions regarding our protocol, experience, or costs. We greatly look forward to
working with the City of Palm Desert in restoring this lovely monument.
Proposed by:
Rosa Lowinger, Princip 1 and Chief Conservator
September 29, 2015
ROSA LOWINGER & ASSOCIATES • September 2015 1-7
ROSA LOWINGER
Conservator of Architecture + Sculpture
Fellow, American Institute for Conservation
Fellow, American Academy in Rome
EDUCATION
1982 M.A. Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Art History; Certificate, Art Conservation
1978 R.A. Brandeis University
Architectural History and Fine !Arts
EMPLOYMENT
2008-present Principal and Chief Conservator
RLA Conservation
Art • Architecture • Historical Artifacts
Miami, FL I.os Angeles, CA
Founder of a Miami and Los Angeles -based studio dedicated to preservation and conservation of'built
heritage, including monuments, public art, architecture, sculpture, and three dimensional artworks in
tropical, marine, and desert clients. Conservator to Broad Art Foundation, Huntington Library, Walt
Disney World, and cities of'Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sioux Falls, Sl), and Los
Angeles County Arts Commission.
2011-present Associate Editor
Change Over Time: A International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment
University of Pennsylvania Press
Literature Book Review Editor for international peer -reviewed journal on the conservation of'built
heritage, focusing on sculpture, public art, architecture and monuments.
1988-2008 Founder and Principal Conservator
Sculpture Conservation Studio Los Angeles, CA
Founder and Chief' Conservator of L.A.'s oldest conservation practice specializing in conservation of
architectural elements, sculpture, and modern art. Supervised all major projects from 1988-20(x) then
served as primary conservation consultant for postxvar, modern and contemporary projects. Extensive
architectural project list. Major projects include serving as project consultant to the conservation of' the
Simon Rodia Watts Towers (1925-58), designing and supervising conservation of the 1940 240 ft. long
W'PA mural by artist Helen Lundeberg in Inglewood, CA (1940), the retrofit and conservation of'Otto
Piene's 1970 light sculptures in the Hawaii State Capitol (t9ti9), and conservation ofBullock's Wilshire
(1929), the Robinson's May Building (188:3), the Dosmond Building (1s17 ), Eastern Columbia Building
( 1):3o), Adamson House (1929), and post -earthquake survey of a dozen 18th century Missions along the
Calif6rrnia Coast.
1986-88 Private Conservator: Charleston, South Carolina. Specialty: History and technology
collections, historic southern architecture, including wood frame houses.
1985-86 Conservation Fellow: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California.
Specialty: modern and contemporary art.
1982-85 Private Conservator: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Specialty: historic house collections.
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1980-82 Fellow: University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Specialization: archaeological sites and ethnographic: artifacts.
1979-80 Conservation Assistant: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York. Specialty:
American sculpture and decorative features by John Lafarge, Augustus St. Gaudens, Louis Comfort
Tiflany, and Hiram powers.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2014 Getty Foundation- Keeping it Modern Initiative
RLA is a key member of the team that received one of the first round of awards firr conservation
of modern heritage. For development of conservation protocols firr the Miami Marine Stadium.
2012 American Institute for Conservation
Service Axvard to American Institute for Conservation fbr coordination of'Cuba travel program.
2011 Smithsonian Institution, Haiti Cultural Recovery Center
Achievement Award firr Stabilization and Removal of'Nlurals at Holy Trinity Cathedral
Association for Preservation Technology
Achievement Award firr Service to APT
2009 Fellow of International Conservation Center in Rome (ICCROM)
Rome, Italy
Fellow- American Academy in Rome
Project: A Comprehensive History of Art Vandalism
American Academy in Rome Rome, Italy
2008 Los Angeles Conservancy
Preservation Award for Conservation of "History of Transportation," a 240-toot petrachrome
WPA mural by Helen Lundebcrg in Inglewood, CA ("Through SCS.)
2005 Amistad Foundation, New York, NY
Cross-cultural understanding award firr Tropicana Nights: the Life and Times of the
Legendary Cuban Nightclub.
2001 Los Angeles Conservancy
Preservation Award firr Conservation of "Vanishing Race," a 1930 cast -stone WPA sculpture.
(Through SCS.)
2000 Getty Preserve L.A. Award
For Assessment of damage to "history of Transportation'• mural. (Through SCS.)
1998 California Preservation Foundation
For conservation of"Portal of the Folded Wings" 1926 cast stone and ceramic tile aviation
monument in Burbank, CA restored after Northridge Earthquake. (Through SCS.)
1997 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award:
For conservation of"Portal of the Folded Wings," a 1926 cast stone and ceramic the monument
in Burbank. CA. (Through SCS.)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2014 Architectural Metal Finishes. Association firr Preservation Technology Finishes Workshop.
University of Denver, Denver, CO.
2013 Architectural Metal Finishes. Association [br Preservation Technology Finishes Workshop.
Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin.
2012 Public Art: Legal Status, Maintenance, and Conservation. Institut National du Patrimoine.
Paris, France. March.
2011 Conservation of Collections in Tropical Climates. Museum Studies Course, Debbye
Kirschtel-Taylor, Instructor. Florida International University, Miami, FL
2006 UCLA -Getty Conservation Institute Graduate Program in Conservation
Los Angeles, CA Instructor- Conservation of Wooden Ethnographic Painted Objects
2000 Office of the Conservator, Trinidad, Cuba
Post Hurricane De -salivation of'earthen buildings with painted finishes. July -August.
1995 Instituto Hondureno de Anthropologia
Omoa, Honduras USiS Technical specialist/ instructor (in Spanish): Conservation of'
Spanish Cannons and Military Fortifications. October.
1994 Centro Nacional de Conservacion, Restauracion y Museologia (CENCREM)
Havana, Cuba. Conservation of cemetery sculptures in marble, bronze and granite. June.
1990 The Getty Conservation Institute
Los Angeles, CA The Consolidation of' Ethnographic Painted Artifacts.
PARTIAL LIST OF TECHNICAL PAPERS/ PUBLICATIONS (since 2000)
2015 Concrete Conclusions: Surface Treatment Trials for Conserving the
Miami Marine Stadium. John A. Fidler, Rosa Lo« inger; Christopher C. Ferraro, Ph.D.,
P.E., Jorge Hernandez, AIA, Marjorie M. Lynch, P.E. American Institute for Conservation 43rO
Annual Meeting, Miami, Fl.
Once Piece at a Time — The repair of Felt -Based Sheet Flooring at Johnny Cash's
Boyhood Home in Dyess, Arkansas. Christina Var•i and Rosa Low•inger. American Institute
firr Conservation ,.yll Annual Meeting, Miami, Fl,
Panelist: Layers of Understanding. Graffiti & the Miami Marine Stadium
Miami Center for Architecture and Design, May 11, 2015.
Vandalism Issue, editor. Change Over Time: Univeristy of Pennsylvania. Spring, 2015.
2014 Panelist: Some Like it Hot- Miami Graffiti Panel April 19, 2014
History Miami Museum, Miami, Fl,
Keynote Adress: The Ultimate Modern Metal- Aluminum in Contemporary Art
Aluminum 2014, Conference co -sponsored by FAIL, ICOM-CC Metals Group, National Air and
Space Museum, and the Lunder Conservation Center. April, 2014
2014 Savoir Faire: Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Technology. Association for
Preservation Technology Annual Conference Workshop, Quebec, Canada, October 25-26.
Strategies for Pest Control in Museums. Florida Association of Museums Conference,
i(;__-,-(ill
Jacksonville, FI, September 9.
Aluminum in Contemporary Art: Keynote Address. Aluminum 2014 Conference Jointly
sponsored by Smithsonian National Museum of American Art and Air and Space Museum,
Washington, DC.
2013 What Makes Original Architecture Original? Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Meetin., St. Augustine, FL. May.
Literature Review -Nostalgia and Preservation. Change Over Time: A Journal Of
Architectural Conservation. Philadelphia: Univ of'PA Press. V. 2, No. 2.
2012 An Ounce Of Prevention: The Case For Pre -Fabrication Conservation Review of New
Public Art Commissions. Florida Association of Public Art Professionals Conference- May 4,
2012. Ft. Myers, FI.
Cuban Modernism and its Preservation
University of Arizona School of Architecture. "Tucson, AZ April 18, 2012.
2011 Conservation in the Time of Cholera: The Stabilization and Removal of the Murals
at St. Trinite Cathedral in Port -Au -Prince Haiti. With Viviana Dominguez.
Association for Preservation Technology Annual Conference. Victoria, B.C.
The Stabilization and Removal of Three Wall Paintings at Holy Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral. With Viviana Dominguez.. Saving Haiti's Heritage: Cultural Recovery
After the Earthquake. Richard Burin, editor. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian.
Repair and Reparations. Change Over Time: A Journal Of Architectural Conservation.
Philadelphia: Univ of I'A Press. V. 1, No. 1.
Conserving Otto Piene's Kinetic Light Sculptures in the Hawaii State Capitol. Journal of
the Association for Preservation Technology , V. 42-2/:3.
2010 Finishing Touches: Conserving Wall Paintings and Other Architectural Surfaces. Panelist
and featured presenter. April I:,, 2010 "1'he Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, CA.
2009 A Moveable Feat: The Conservation of Sun and Moon, Kinetic Light Sculptures in the
Hawaii State Capitol. APT Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Riding the Conservation Line: Three Contemporary Art Conundrums. Festschrift firr
Virginia Greene, American Institute firr Conservation, Washington, D.C.
Art + Vandalism = Art. Acton Miscellany Lecture Series. Villa La Pietra (New York
University). Florence, Italy.
The Conservation of Helen Lundeberg's "History of Transportation" Mural in
Inglewood, CA. With A. Morse_ International Institute firr Conser\ ation. Abstracts of the 22ni1
Biennial Congress, London, UK.
2006 Keynote Address: "Views, Voices, and Visitors." Hawaii Musemns Conference, Maui, III.
Conservation of Public Sculpture in Tropical Climates.
Ilawaii Museums Conference, Maui, HI.
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2005 Mega Documentation Problems for a Monumental 240' WPA Project: Helen
Lundeberg's 'History of Transportation' Petrachrome Mural. With A. Morse and T. Lucero.
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) -Abstracts of the
33rd Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
2004 Seeing Art in a New Light: The Conservation of Otto Piene's 1970 Sun and Moon in the
Hawaii State Capitol.
Hawaii State Foundation for Culture and the Arts. Honolulu, HI.
With Williams, 1). In From Marble To Chocolate: "fate Gallery, IA)ndon.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute for Conservation - Fellow 2012. Membership Committee.
International Institute for Conservation- Member.
Western Association of Art Conservators- Member.
Association for Preservation Technology- Member of Technical Committee firr Modern Heritage.
ArtTable- Los Angeles and Miami Chapter member.
REFERENCES
Ms. Jeanne Marie Teutonico, Associate Director
Dr. Tom Learner, Director of'Scientific Division
The Getty Conservation Institute
1600 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA
310 440 7325 iteittonicu(i,rcttk.edu, ticarner Cgetty.edu
Frank G. Matero, Professor of Architecture and Historic Preservation
University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture
102 Meyerson Ball 210 South 34th Street Philadelphia, PA 1y104•
f�matero(),dcsign.0 Venn.edu
Joanne }levier, Director
The Broad Art Museum
(310) 399-4004 jheyler a;thebroad.org
Mark Gilberg, PhD., Director
SUZANNE I). BOOTH and DAVID G. BOOTH CONSERVATION CENTER
Los Angeles County Museum of'Art
59w,, Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
1 3238574i50 I C 6027,57 116 1 E MGILBERG(&,LACMA.ORG
Extensive list of additional references and/or detailed project list available upon request.
5418 Packard Street • Los Angeles, CA goou3
4728 NE Miarni Place • Miami, FL 13137
323-377.8425 • 305.573.7011
http://rosalowinger.com
CHRISTINA VARVI
Professional Associate, AIC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosa Lowinger & Associates: Conservation of Art & Architecture, Los Angeles, CA
Associate Conservator, October 201 1 — present
Responsible for project management of'Los Angeles and national -based projects.
Conducts condition assessments, develops treatment protocols, implementation of
treatments, management of technicians and sub -contractors, and preparation of
treatment reports.
Selected Projects:
o FIL'm INGTON LIBRARY AND GARDENS, SAN'VIARINO, CA: Conservation of
Veneto 18111 century limestone sculptures, fountains, and tempietti; testing and
desalination of'20th C. Huntington Mausoleum,
o WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TE`iPLF, Los ANGELES, CA: Oversaw conservation of'
metal fixtures and details including railings, staircases, lettering, and grillwork.
o CiTY OF BEVERLY lli1,i.S, BEVERLY HILLS, CA: Ongoing management of
maintenance, conservation, and new public art review for collection.
o CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, WESt' HOLLYWO01), CA: Ongoing management
ofniaintenance, conservation, and new public art review for collection.
o CITY OF INGLEAVOOD, INGLEWOOD, CA: Survey and ongoing maintenance for
collection.
o CiTY OF Sioux FALLS, SIOUX FALLS, SD: Ongoing management of
maintenance, conservation, and new public art review for collection.
o GSA — 111VERSIDE POST OFFICE, SPOKANE', WA: Oversaw 2012-13 testing
program and conservation of a 1906 terrazzo and mosaic floor.
O VIZCAYA MUSE'Uhi AND GARDENS, MiAMI, FL: Participated in large-scale
architectural survey and planning for conservation of all architectural features
and elements.
o NAKAMURA COURTI IOUSE, SEATTLE, WA: Removal of paint -bombing graffiti
and other mitigation (2012); Testing and product evaluations program for
conservation of glared terracotta (2014).
o JOHNNY CASH ANCESTRAL HOME: Linoleum Conservation- Jonesboro, AR
o TULE LAKE NATIONAL MONUMEN'r, TULE LAKE', CA: Documentation of'
historic graffiti at Japanese segregation camp and provided strategies for
ongoing care and conservation.
Central Park Conservancy, New York, New York
Monuments Conservation Intern, 2011
Conducted routine maintenance on the Park's collection of fifty -plus stone and bronze
monuments, cleaning each piece with a non-ionic detergent and applying a sacrificial,
carnauba-based Nvax coating to protect the bronze.
Conducted condition assessments on each of the rrlonunients and documented findings
in a database.
Received technical training, such as stripping bronze and re -pointing, while working
on a wide variety of'sculptural and architectural features of various materials, age,
condition and conservation needs.
Rosa Lowinger 8 Associates Conservation cf Art - Arcnitecturo
Jablonski Building Conservation, Inc., New York, NY
Conservation Intern, 2010 - 201 1
Cleaned and repaired twelve ceramic relieftile murals by Margie Ilughto ("Trade,
"Treasure, and Travel") to be re -installed in the new Fulton Street NITA station.
Performed mechanical removal of' Laticrete from ceramic relief tile backs.
Repaired hundreds of tiles through gluing, light Thin -Fill patching, sanding, and infill
painting.
Maintained daily activity log for the contractor and overall documentation purposes.
Assisted with logistics of transporting and tracking tiles between the lab and work
site as well as crating for shipping to the final job site.
Prepared paint sample cross sections for polarized and UV light microscopy.
Mechanical and chemical cleaning of the Whitney Memorial's Quincy granite in
Woodlaw•n Cemetery.
Bergen Co. Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, i lackensack, NJ
Historic Preservation Intern, 2010
Assisted with updating the historic sites surveys of municipalities in Bergen County,
NJ.
Reviewed existing survey sites, documenting demolitions, additions, and overall
conditions.
Selected additional sites and outlined districts for addition to existing surveys,
completing archival research on each selected site
Compiled updated surveys consisting of'photographic and written documentation of
both existing and additional survey sites as well as an updated municipal history.
Columbia University/GSAPP, New York, NY
Selected Projects:
Materials Documentation, Giulio Romano's Palazzo Stati Maccarani, Rome, Italy, 2011
On -site documentation of materials and structural interventions on the exterior
facades using photography, sketches, and infrared thermography.
Developed a glossary offagade materials, tooling (types, technique, and utensils),
modes of' stucco application and textures, as well as types of structural
interventions.
Prepared formal graphic representation of material and structural intervention
locations on exterior fa4ades as well as various potential tonal differences among
facade materials and architectural elements.
Materials & Conditions Documentation, Lower Fast Side Tenement Museum, New
York, NY 2010
Surveyed and documented historic vestibule slated for demolition through
photographs, sketches, and written report.
identified the various materials throughout the space, noting their current
condition.
Made recommendations as to what fabric should be retained for archival purposes.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
New York, NY
Master of Science in Historic Preservation with a concentration in rnaterials conservation,
May 2011
• Outstanding "Thesis Award: "What Lies Beneath?: Non -Destructive Investigation of
I lidden Decorative Finishes Using Infrared Technologies"
Providence College, Providence, RI
B.A. in History with a minor in French and Development of'Western Civilization, May 2007
MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Associate - American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
Member - Association for Preservation Technology International
Member — Western Chapter — Association for Preservation Technology
Mernber — Western Association of Art Conservation
Member — National Trust for Historic Preservation
California Preservation Foundation
TECHNICAL SKILLS 8 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and GIS.
Working knowledge of PLM, Inframetrics InfraCam, and FLIR ThermaCAM P640.
Operator Certified: Aerial Lift / Scissor Lift (Certificate # 37504)
Languages: French (Intermediate — Reading, Writing, Verbal)
PRESENTATIONS AND SPEECHES
"One Piece at a Timc: The Repair of Felt -Based Sheet Flooring at Johnny Cash's Boyhood
I Lome in Dyess, Arkansas", American Institute for Conservation's 43rd Annual Meeting,
'.Miami, FL, May 2015.
KELLY CIOCIOLA
Professional Associate, Al
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosa Lowinger & Associates, Miami, Florida
Senior Conservator, April 2014 - Present
• Responsible for project management of Miami and national -based projects.
• Conducts condition assessments, develops treatment protocols, implementation of treatments,
management of technicians and sub -contractors, and preparation of treatment reports.
• Selected Pr(?jects:
o Miami Marine Stadium, :Miami, FL, 2015
o Extending the Arms of Christ Mosaic, Houston 'Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 201 S
o d'Esiouteville Ciborium for the high altar at Santa Maria Maggiore, Lowe Art Museum,
University of'Miami, 2014
o Normandy Fountain, City of Miami Beach, FI., 2014
Kreilick Conservation LLC, Oreland, Pennsylvania
Architectural and Sculptural Conservator, July 12, 2010 - March 2014
• Conduct condition assessments, research, field investigation, testing, treatment design, and
technical implementation. Write and edit various reports and treatment plans.
• Perform detailed photo -documentation and create AutoCAD drawings for conservation reports
and condition assessments. Manage project details, including planning project priorities, ordering
supplies, organizing and directing craftsmen, site administration, equipment rental, and
treatment implementation.
• Provide maintenance recommendations for the continued preservation of historic materials.
Utilize hand skills on stone and metal projects.
• Technical tasks include, but are not limited to, patination, wax application, gold leaf application,
mold making, paint or wax removal, cleaning, Jahn repairs, and mild abrasive cleaning.
• Additional responsibilities include designing and maintaining the company website.
• Selected Projects:
o Merchants' Exchange Building, Independence National Historic Park, Philadelphia, PA 2013-
2014
o Weiskopl'Mausoleum, Bijou Mausoleum, Delacorte Mausoleum, Simmons Monument, Woodlawn
Cemetery, Bronx, NY, 2013
o Six Columns, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2013
o Howard M. Metzenbaum US Courthouse, Cleveland, OH, 2013
o Columbia Protecting Science and Industry, Smithsonian Arts and Industry Bld., Washington,
DC, 2012-2013
o Governor Simon Snyder Monument, Sharon Lutheran Church Cemetery, Selinsgrove, PA,
2012
o Crosses, Our Lady of Angels Convent, Aston, PA, 2012
o Centennial Bell, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
o Kate Smith, Dr. J, and Score, Xfinity Live, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
o Buddha's Ear, Archeological Fragment, and Silent Play, Lehigh Valley Health Network,
Allentown, PA, 2012
o Jeanne D'Arc Memorial, Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC, 2011 - 2012
o General Lafayette Monument and Von Steuben Monument, Lafayette Square Park,
Washington, DC, 2011 - 2012
o Firebird Gate, Aerial Gate, River Gate, Earth Gate, Penn's Landing Square Condos,
Philadelphia, PA, 2011
o Cemetery near Quarters A and Prioleau Cemetery Wall, Joint Weapons Base Charleston,
Charleston, SC, 2011
o Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA, 2011
o Independence Hall Weathervane, Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 2011
o Prudential Lions, Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ, 2011
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Clemson University/College of Charleston Graduate Program, Charleston, South Carolina
Research Assistant, May 2010 - July 2010
• Documented historic buildings near Charleston, SC through hand -drawn measured drawings
and AutoCAD drawings.
• Assisted with alumni relations and marketing, using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
Clemson University/College of Charleston Graduate Program, Charleston, South Carolina
Selected Projects:
• Heyward -Washington House, Charleston, South Carolina, Spring 2010
o Paint analysis and report of findings for the historic finishes found in the 1772 house.
• Conservation Report for the Nineteenth Century Account Book of Christopher Werner
o Created a project, report, and presentation on the restoration of 19th century paper.
• 39 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina
o Paint sample retrieval and analysis compiled in a report.
• United States Navy Chapel, North Charleston, South Carolina
o Conditions assessment and feasibility study presented to Clemson University Restoration
Institute.
• Joseph Manigault House, Charleston, South Carolina
o Architectural survey drawings, paint analysis, research, and presentation to the
Charleston Museum.
• 159 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina
o Historic property research report and presentation to Historic Charleston Foundation.
Historic Charleston Foundation, Charleston, South Carolina
Preservation Intern, May 2009 - July 2009
o Created a survey of architectural cracks at the Aiken-Rhett House, co-authored recommendations
for changes to the audio tour at the Aiken-Rhett House, assisted with easement and covenant
inspections and data input, developed a Charleston craftsmen database, and a photographic
survey of McLeod Plantation.
Scarecrow Art Studio and Calhoun House Inn & Suites, Bryson City, North Carolina
Freelance Artist and House Rehabilitation Technician, June 2006 - July 2008
o Assisted in the technical rehabilitation and photo -documentation of a 1920 hotel.
o Created photo layouts and advertising materials using Photoshop and InDesign.
o Painted custom artwork for private individuals.
Albert Michaels Conservation Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Conservation Technician, July 2004 - August 2004
o Worked on various interior finishes, including, but not limited to, decorative painting, at the
Pennsylvania State House.
EDUCATION
Clemson University/College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
August 2oo8 - May 2010
Master of Science in Historic Preservation, GPA 3.92/4.0
Thesis: "'Werner Fecit': Christopher Werner and Nineteenth -Century
Charleston Ironwork."
Outstanding'I'hesis Award
Cornell College, Mt Vernon, Iowa
August 2001 -May 2005
Bachelor of'Arts, Art IIistory GPA 3.76/4.0 Magna Cum Laude
MEMBERSHIPS
• Professional Associate - American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
• Member - Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI)
• Board Member (January 2013 - January 2015) - Association for Preservation Technology - Delaware
Valley Chapter
• Member - National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Member - Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
PRESENTATIONS AND SPEECHES
• "Marble to Concrete: Uses of the Ibix System on Two Important United States Buildings,"
Restauro Economia della Cultura, Ferrara, Italy, May 2015.
• "'Werner Fecit': Christopher Werner and Nineteenth -Century Charleston Ironwork," Southeast
Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (SESAH) conference, October 2011.
• "Caravaggio's St. John and the Criminal," All -College Symposium, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon,
Iowa, April 2005.
• "Artist or Illustrator: Norman Rockwell's Triple Self -Portrait," All -College Symposium, Cornell
College, Mt Vernon, Iowa, April 2003.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach
Certified Jahn Mortar Installer
Class 4 Laser Training
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign), Microsoft Office
HUMBERTO DEL RIO
CHIEF CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN
EDUCATION
Martires de Giron Instituto Politecnico de Quimica, Havana, Cuba
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1996
Certified Technician in Industrial Chemistry
Cementerio de Cristobal Colon I Iavana, Cuba
Training in outdoor sculpture maintenance- bronze, granite, concrete, and marble.
1998-20(X)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosa Lowinger and Associates, Conservation of Art and Architecture, Miami, Florida
Conservation "Technician Trainee, 2004 — 2006
Conservation Technician, 2(X)6 — 2008
Chief Technician, 2008-present
Serves as chief conservation technician responsible for construction related services including:
testing of materials, painting, material procurement for Miami studio, supervision of
subcontractors, Jahn Mortar repairs, cleaning, repairs and stain removal to historic concrete,
coral stone and cast stone surfaces, and all outdoor sculpture maintenance treatments on
bronze, aluminum, fiberglass and painted steel.
Select Projects:
Wolfsonian-FIU conservation of cast stone and concrete frieze and portal (2011)
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami- conservation of outdoor sculpture
collections on an annual basis- 2009-present.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens- conservation of cast stone, mosaic, wood, terracotta,
painted surfaces, and fountains- 2009-201S.
Miami Dade County Art in Public Places- senior technician in charge of conservation
of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen's Dropped Bowl with Orange Slices and
Peels, a monumental sculptural installation in concrete, steel and fiberglass.
City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places- Conservation of all sculptural elements,
including recent reconstruction, conservation, and repainting of concrete Polo Player a
1925 sculpture and base damaged in an auto accident and requiring removal of'paint
layers and concrete repairs.
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL- leads team of technicians who perform quarterly
cleaning of'bronze sculptures, mosaics, and concrete sculptures.
Miami Marine Stadium- tested removal of seats as part of 2015 program to determine
if seats can be safely removed.
City of Coral Gables- Supervisor and chief technician on conservation and
reconstruction of 1980s concrete sculpture Shoes by Hector Lombrana.
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Seminole Tribe: Supervisor and chief technician for conservation of historic concrete
alligator folk art sculpture.
Spokane Federal Yost Office, Spokane, WA: Chief technician on conservation of'
mosaic and terrazzo floor in early 20th century post office.
Maitland Art and History Centers, Maitland, FI.: Chief technician for conservation of
cast stone and concrete walls and structures damaged by impact for historic early 20th
century site.
Standard Restoration and Waterproofing Company, Miami, Florida
Conservation Technician, 2010
Five month project as part of ongoing team restoring Italian 1 sth and 19th century limestone
sculptures at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Work included cleaning by pressurized water,
pneumatic micro -abrasive, and chemical means; repairs to sculptures using Cathedral Stone
proprietary products, loss compensation, consolidation, and removal of incompatible epoxy
and concrete repairs from historic surfaces.
All Star Concrete Pumping, Miami, Florida
Contractor and Installer, 2006 - 2008
Jot) Tasks:
Structural and water -proofing repairs to building envelopes, roofs in particular
Restoration and repair of exterior architectural ornamentation and decorative
elements
Concrete pouring and installation.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES & CERTIFICATIONS
2010 Certified Jahn Mortar Installer, Cathedral Stone Company.
LUCINDA LINDERMAN
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
'.Master's Degree in Fine Arts, Sculpture, 2010
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, 2001
Study Abroad: Collegio Segunto, Segunto, Spain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosa Lowinger and Associates, Conservation of Art and Architecture, Miami, Florida
Conservation Technician, March 2011 — present
Projects Include:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami FL
Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami Beach, FL
Seminole Tribe of Florida
City of Miami Beach, FL
City of Coral Gables, FL
Miami -Dade County, FL
Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, :Miami, FL
Frost Art Museum, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Hubell Family Collection, Miami, FL
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Adjunct Faculty, Art 217, 2012
Adjunct Faculty, Art 104, 217, 2008
Teaching Assistant, 200 7-2009
CANDO Arts Co-op, Miami Beach, FL
Director, 2009-201 1
William Carlson, Miami, Fl,
Studio Assistant, 2007
Creative Arts Guild, Dalton, GA
Sculpture Instructor, 2005
Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga, TN
Visiting Artist, 2004
Girl Scouts, Arts and About Program, Chattanooga, TN
Co -Instructor with Chakaia Booker, Sculpture Fabrication, 2004
1st Street Development Project, Chattanooga, TN
.Jury panel, 2004
Outdoor Museum of Art, Chattanooga, 'YN
Hoso _owinger Associates Consorvaton of Art - Archite ture
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Artists' Assistant, German exchange residency, 2004
Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, 'TN
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture Off the Pedestal, 2004
Association for Visual Artist, Chattanooga, TN
'.Metal Fabrication for Artists, Instructor, 2004
John Henry Sculptor, Inc., Chattanooga, TN
Studio 'Manager, 2003 — 2005
Studio Assistant, 2001-2003
Four Bridges Art Festival, Chattanooga, 'TN
Curator, Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, 2003
Miller Industries, Chattanooga, TN
Fabricator/Welder, 2000-2001
BENJAMIN BRANDFON
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge, Northridge, California
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rosa Lowinger and Associates, Conservation of Art and Architecture,
Los Angeles/Miami
Conservation Technician, 2008 — 2014
Corporate Secretary, 2008-2014
Serves as conservation technician responsible for material procurement for Los Angeles
studio, supervision of subcontractors, cleaning, repairs and stain removal to historic limestone
surfaces at the I Iuntington Library and Gardens, and all outdoor sculpture maintenance
treatments on bronze, fiberglass and painted steel. Also serves as administrative assistant and
corporate secretary for the firm.
Projects Include:
Lowe Art Museum, university of Miami
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Huntington Library and Gardens
City ofSanta :Monica
City of Beverly I Iills
Sculpture Conservation Studio, Los Angeles, California
Conservation Technician, 2002-2003
Served as technician on studio projects with such materials as porcelain, glass, metals and
Stolle.
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CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
RESTORATION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S PEACE MEMORIAL
An artwork in the City of Palm Desert's Public Art collection.
THIS CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENT (herein "Contract") is made and
entered into this 12th day of November 2015, by and between the CITY OF
PALM DESERT, a municipal corporation (herein "City") and ROSA LOWINGER
& ASSOCIATES (the "Contractor").
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows.
1.0 SERVICES OF CONTRACTOR
1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all of the terms and
conditions of this Contract, the Contractor shall perform the work or
services set forth in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein by reference. Contractor warrants that all work
and services set forth in the "Scope of Services" will be performed in a
competent, professional, and satisfactory manner.
1.2 Compliance With Law. All work and services rendered hereunder
shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes,
rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State, or local
governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.
1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees, and Assessments. Contractor shall obtain
at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits, as well as a City of
Palm Desert business license and approvals as may be required by law
for the performance of the services required by this Contract.
2.0 COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
2.1 Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Contractor an amount not to
exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and no cents ($15,000.00), which will
constitute full compensation and payment for all services to be performed
under this Contract including execution, fabrication, contractor and/or
agent travel, and transportation. Payment will be made in accordance
with schedule established below. Final payment will be made upon
satisfactory completion of contract services.
Commencement of Work. Fifty percent (50%) ($7,500) of the contract
amount upon receipt of signed contract. Invoice must be submitted to the
Management Analyst for request of first payment.
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Completion of Work. Ffity percent (50%) ($7,500) of the contract amount
upon completion of the restoration of Peace Memorial (photos must
accompany final invoice as attachment for the Finance Department).
All requests for payment shall be submitted to the Management Analyst in
writing for review and approval and must be accompanied by a detailed
invoice, images of work as it progresses, and other documentation as
required by the Management Analyst supporting work completed.
Payment shall be issued within 30 days of approval of detailed invoices
and requests for payment by the Management Analyst.
3.0 COORDINATION OF WORK
3.1 Representative of Contractor, Rosa Lowinger, is hereby designated
as being the principal and representative of Contractor authorized to act in
its behalf with respect to the work and services specified herein and make
all decisions in connection therewith.
3.2 Management Analyst is hereby designated as being the
representative the City authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work and services specified herein and makes all decisions in connection
therewith the Management Analyst. The City Manager of City shall have
the right to designate another Contract Officer by providing written notice
to Contractor.
3.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. Contractor shall
not contract with any entity to perform in whole or in part the work or
services required hereunder without the express written approval of the
City. Neither this Contract nor any interest herein may be assigned or
transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written
approval of City. Any such prohibited assignment or transfer shall be void.
3.4 Independent Contractor. Neither the City nor any of its employees
shall have any control over the manner, mode, or means by which
Contractor, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein,
except as otherwise set forth. Contractor shall perform all services
required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain
under only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Contractor
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents
or employees are agents or employees of City.
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4.0 INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the City of Palm Desert that it has secured all insurance
required under this section. In addition, Contractor shall not allow any
subcontractor(s) to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided
evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor(s) has secured all
insurance required under this section.
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Contractor shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during
the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form that is satisfactory to the City.
General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office
form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence,
$2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. Defense costs
shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements
or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability
exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any
other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering
bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Contractor arising out of
or in connection with Work to be performed under this Agreement, including
coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not
less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
Workers' Compensation Insurance: Contractor shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer's Liability Insurance
(with limits of at least $1,000,000). Contractor shall submit to City, along with the
certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City of
Palm Desert, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance: Contractor may opt to utilize umbrella
or excess liability insurance in meeting insurance requirements. In such
circumstances, Contractor shall obtain and maintain an umbrella or excess
liability insurance policy with limits of not less than $4,000,000 that will provide
bodily injury, personal injury and property damage liability coverage at least as
broad as the primary coverages set forth above, including commercial general
liability and employer's liability. Such policy or policies shall include the following
terms and conditions:
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• A drop down feature requiring the policy to respond if any primary
insurance that would otherwise have applied proves to be uncollectible in
whole or in part for any reason;
• Pay on behalf of wording as opposed to reimbursement;
• Concurrency of effective dates with primary policies; and
• Policies shall "follow form" to the underlying primary policies.
• Insureds under primary policies shall also be insureds under the umbrella
or excess policies
OTHER PROVISIONS OR REQUIREMENTS
Insurance for Subcontractors: All subcontractors shall be included as
additional insureds under the Contractor's policies, or the Contractor shall be
responsible for causing subcontractors to purchase the appropriate insurance in
compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding
the City as an Additional Insured to the subcontractors' policies. Contractor shall
provide to City satisfactory evidence as required under Insurance Section of this
Agreement.
Proof of Insurance: Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance to City as
evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of
subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation. Insurance certificates and
endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement
of performance. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy
shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times
during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete,
certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
Duration of Coverage: Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of
the contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the
Work hereunder by Contractor, his/her agents, representatives, employees, or
subcontractors.
City's Rights of Enforcement: In the event any policy of insurance required
under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled
and not replaced, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it
deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by
Contractor, or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from
Contractor payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
Acceptable Insurers: All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
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Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
Waiver of Subrogation: All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the
City of Palm Desert, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials,
employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Contractor or others
providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive
their right of recovery prior to a loss. Contractor hereby waives its own right of
recovery against City of Palm Desert and shall require similar written express
waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subcontractors.
Enforcement of Contract Provisions (non estoppel): Contractor
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City
to inform Contractor of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no
additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
Primary and Non -Contributing Insurance: All insurance coverages shall be
primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the
indemnified parties shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall
contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.
Specifications Not Limiting: Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits
or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any
insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of
clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or
insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of
any type.
Notice of Cancellation: Contractor agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to City with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation
(except for nonpayment for which a ten [10] day notice is required) or nonrenewal
of coverage for each required coverage.
Additional Insured Status: General liability and Automobile Liability policies
shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the City of Palm Desert and its
officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds with regard
to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the
Agreement, under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess
liability policies.
City's Right to Revise Specifications: The City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance
required by giving the Contractor ninety (90) days advance written notice of such
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change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Contractor,
the City and Contractor may renegotiate Contractor's compensation.
Self -Insured Retentions: Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and
approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self -insured retentions be
eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be
considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City.
Timely Notice of Claims: Contractor shall give City prompt and timely notice of
claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Contractor's
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage
under any of the required liability policies.
Safety: Contractor shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or
damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Contractor
shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under
which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions, where applicable, shall
include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all
employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection
ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and
shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as
are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C)
adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
Additional Insurance: Contractor shall also procure and maintain, at its own
cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment
may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
5.0 TERM
5.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 5.2
below, this Contract shall continue in full force from the date of signing.
5.2 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term. Either party may terminate
this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days'
written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of the notice of termination,
the Contractor shall immediately cease all work or services hereunder
except as may be specifically approved by the Management Analyst. In
the event of termination by the City, Contractor shall be entitled to
compensation for all services rendered prior to the effectiveness of the
notice of termination and for such additional services specifically
authorized by the Management Analyst and City shall be entitled to
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reimbursement for any compensation paid in excess of the services
rendered.
5.3 Completion. All work shall be complete on or before January 31,
2016 unless City grants, in writing, additional time to contractor.
6.0 MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Covenant, Against Discrimination. Contractor covenants that, by
and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under
or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or
segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the
performance of this Contract. Contractor shall take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated
during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, or ancestry.
6.2 Non -liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or
employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Contractor, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or
for any amount, which may become due to the contractor or to its
successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Contract.
6.3 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of the City shall have
any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract nor shall any such
officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Contract
which effects his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any
corporation, partnership, or association in which he/she is, directly or
indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The
Contractor warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give
any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this
Contract.
6.4 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, document, consent,
approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to
the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served
personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the
City Manager and to the attention of the Management Analyst, CITY OF
PALM DESERT, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California
92260, and in the case of the Contractor, to the person at the address
designated on the execution page of this Contract.
6.5 Interpretation. The terms of this Contract shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be
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construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this
Contract or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
6.6 Integration; Amendment. It is understood that there are no oral
agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Contract and this
Contract supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations,
arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the
parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Contract. This Contract
may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an
instrument in writing.
6.7 Severability. In the event that part of this Contract shall be
declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court
of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect
any of the remaining portions of this Contract which are hereby declared
as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties
hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity
deprives either party of the basic benefit of his/her bargain or renders this
Contract meaningless.
6.8 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or
remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default shall impair such right or
remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party's consent to or approval of
any act by the other party requiring the party's consent or approval shall
not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party's consent
to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any
default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default
concerning the same or any other provision of this Contract.
6.9 Attorney Fees. If either party to this Contract is required to initiate
or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way
connected with this Contract, the prevailing party in such action or
proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether
legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees, whether or
not the matter proceeds to judgment.
6.10 Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Contract on behalf
of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and
existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Contract
on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Contract, such party is
formally bound to the provisions of this Contract, and (iv) the entering into
this Contract does not violate any provision of any other Contract of which
said party is bound.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and entered into this
Contract as of the date first written above.
CITY:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
760-346-0611
SUSAN MARIE WEBER, MAYOR
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
CONTRACTOR:
ROSA LOWINGER & ASSOCIATES, CONTRACTOR
Name: Rosa Lowinger, Principal
Address: Rosa Lowinger & Associates
5418 Packard Street
Los Angeles, California 90019
323-377-8425
Rosalowinger.com
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Exhibit "A"
Scope of Services
SCOPE OF WORK: Peace Memorial was installed in 1992 and is in need of
restoration.
The contractor will provide the following services as stated in the proposal.
Repair the marble slabs that make up the three stepped triangular base.
Repair the concrete base that supports the marble slabs.
Repair minor cracks on the granite pillars and shadows.
Repair the recessed lighting fixtures.
Grout where necessary.
Photograph sculpture before, during the repair process, and after completion.
Other repairs as stated in the contractor's proposal.
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