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Home My WebLink AboutRFP-Downtown Monument Sign - DetailsCity of Renton Downtown Monument Signs – RFP June 23, 2021 Request for Proposals Downtown Monument Sign Introduction The City of Renton is seeking one or more artists to create designs for (4) monument signs that will be installed at key entry points in the historic downtown core. The City plans to commission the artwork from one or more artists working in the community. The opportunity is open to visual artists working in any medium, provided the design can be digitally reproduced as a vinyl wrap. Program Overview A monument sign provides an excellent format for city promotion while representing an image of the pride we have in our community. These permanent structures create a professional and inviting entrance to downtown Renton; and a celebration of the history and diversity of our city. The goal is to install four of these welcome signs at the major entrances to the downtown core (see page 5 for a map of the proposed install locations). The goals of the project are to: •Serve as an icon of the historic downtown core, specifically; •Convey the community’s image—a vibrant, diverse place to live, work and play. The City believes in supporting local artists, and in the power of placemaking as a tool for community and economic development. The project is open to members of the community and the City is seeking proposals from artists and creatives to: City of Renton Downtown Monument Signs – RFP June 23, 2021 •Provide a creative and dynamic proposed design that serves as a destination within Downtown Renton - drawing people to the district for photos, and representing a celebration of Renton and Renton history. •The proposed design will be adhered to one of the (4) monument signs as illustrated on pages 6 and 7. While a theme has not been identified for the monument signs, the goal is to select art that celebrates the rich culture and history of the region. The selected artist should consider involving local partners, such as the Renton History Museum, tapping knowledge of local historians and researching images and information about the city center, or involving local residents from different generations and perspectives. The end result should generate civic pride in the project and the downtown. The designs will be printed professionally on heavy-duty vinyl wrap and affixed to the installed signs for everyone to enjoy. Request for Proposals Inquiries All inquiries related to this request are to be directed to: Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall, 6th Floor 1055 S Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 Telephone: (425) 430-7271 Email: Arts@rentonwa.gov Closing Date Complete submissions must be received by Friday, August 27 at 5:00pm to be considered for this program. Submissions should be clearly marked with the name and address of the respondent. Late responses may be permitted at the sole discretion of the City depending on the quality of the submissions and the volume of the initial response. However, respondents are strongly encouraged to submit materials before the posted deadline. Eligibility City of Renton Downtown Monument Signs – RFP June 23, 2021 This request is open to any and all artists in the greater Seattle area, but artists living or working in Renton are especially encouraged to submit their qualifications. This program is not intended to support advertising or other signage. Services The City intends to select and commission one or more artists to create the art for the program. The selected artist(s) will need to submit a design for each monument sign commissioned, preferably in pdf format. The City will then provide the design(s) to a contractor for fabrication and installation. The City anticipates compensating the artist(s) approximately $1,000 for each design. The selected artist(s) may be asked to engage with the community to determine what kind of design would best reflect the identity of the community. Additional compensation will be provided if community engagement efforts are required. The City may include additional potential art and/or placemaking elements as part of the community engagement, depending upon available funding. Evaluation Criteria and Selection The City will consider the following criteria in selecting an artist(s) for this program: •Artistic quality as exemplified in previous work •Ability to think and work in a scale appropriate for outdoor public art •Ability to convey the identity of the downtown through art •Ability to relate to multiple audiences (pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, drivers) •Ability and willingness to create the utility box art wrap design(s) and any related community engagement within the City’s available funding for each project. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to select one or more artists from the respondents for the monument sign program, or to accept no artists and to solicit additional respondents. Submission Requirements To submit designs for consideration, please include in your application: •a cover sheet with your name, mailing address, home and/or cell phone number, email address and website (if applicable) •A proposed design for the monument sign (this can be a rough concept and does not need to be the final, formal piece) •A minimum of three examples of previous work including a brief description City of Renton Downtown Monument Signs – RFP June 23 2021 Submit your application via email or mail to: ATTN: Monument Sign Program Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall – 6th Floor 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Conflict of Interest The City reserves the right to disqualify a respondent from the Monument Sign Program if the City believes that the respondent has a potential or apparent conflict of interest. Anticipated Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions may be set forth in a written agreement between the City and the selected artist(s), but no such terms are binding upon the City or the artist(s) until execution of a written agreement. All images and rights relating to them, including copyright and ownership rights, will remain the sole and exclusive property of the artist. City of Renton will have the right to reproduce, publicly display, and distribute the images for the terms as agreed upon by both parties. Images used for any purpose not directly related outside of those terms must be with the express permission of the artist. The parties agree that the artist is an independent contractor and that the artist shall not be deemed to be an employee of the City of Renton. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employee-employer relationship is intended or created by this agreement. Neither party is authorized to act as agent or bind the other party except as expressly stated. The artist and deliverables prepared by the artist shall not be deemed a work for hire as defined under Copyright Law. Renton Wayﬁnding Plan SIGN TYPE Gateway Monument NWOTNWODGW-001 GW-002 GW-003 GW-004 DOWNTOWNRENTONGENERAL NOTES GATEWAY MONUMENT DETAIL VALUE VALUE 19052 CDBG #C19352 MAY 2020 2822 DOWNTOWN CORE STREETSCAPE PHASE 1 KPG PN PN PN OBP NUMBER BY APP.REVISION DESCRIPTION DRAWN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: PROJ MGR: FILE:BY:DATE: APPROVED FOR BID DATE DRAWING NO. PROJECT NO. FED AID NO. DATE: SHEET NO.OF SURVEYED: 19052_WF_GMKIOSK.dwg 100% REVIEW SUBMITTAL Public Works Department CITY OF RENTON 3131 Elliott Ave Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 286-1640 2502 Jefferson Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 627-0720 www.kpg.com Interdisciplinary DesignPHUONG N. NG U Y ENNO. 1 493 EXP. 0 9 /1 6 /2020STATE O F W A SHI N GTONLAND S CAP E A R C H ITECTGATEWAY MONUMENT DETAILS 22 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••S 3RD ST ••••••••••••••••••••••BURNETT AVE SS 4TH ST NUMBER BY APP.REVISION DESCRIPTION DRAWN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: PROJ MGR: FILE:BY:DATE: APPROVED FOR BID DATE DRAWING NO. PROJECT NO. FED AID NO. DATE: SHEET NO.OF SURVEYED: 19052KIOSK-DET.dwg 100% REVIEW SUBMITTAL Public Works Department CITY OF RENTON 3131 Elliott Ave Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 286-1640 2502 Jefferson Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 627-0720 www.kpg.com Interdisciplinary DesignPHUONG N. NG U Y ENNO. 1 493 EXP. 0 9 /1 6 /2020STATE O F W A SHI N GTONLAND S CAP E A R C H ITECTVALUE VALUE 19052 CDBG #C19352 MAY 2020 2819 DOWNTOWN CORE STREETSCAPE PHASE 1 KPG YS PN PN OBP 19 GATEWAY MONUMENT SIGN PLAN GATEWAY MONUMENT 2G SIGN PLAN GENERAL NOTES GATEWAY MONUMENT 2G SIGN PHOTO SIMULATION GATEWAY MONUMENT 1G SIGN PLAN GATEWAY MONUMENT 1G SIGN PHOTO SIMULATION