Public Art Opportunities
VALLEY METRO RAIL, INC. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
MESA EXTENSION ART SERVICES
SOLICITATION NO. LRT-10-155-MART
Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (METRO) is seeking six Public Artists for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mesa Extension. This program is funded by federal and regional funds.
Four experienced artists will be selected to create integrated or stand alone art commissions at light rail stations ($245,000 - $255,000 each). Two smaller projects at a Traction Power Sub Station are suitable for emerging public artists ($35,000 each).
Selected artists will be required to work collaboratively to develop starting-point concepts, criteria, and elements that establish a unified presence throughout the alignment. Artwork should make riders positively aware that they are in the City of Mesa while maintaining strict standards of safety, maintenance, and operations.
The budgets include ALL costs such as artist fees, travel, insurance, shipping, engineering, fabrication, installation and administrative expenses related to the project, including but not limited to taxes, contractors licenses, etc. This project will include a large public component with emphasis on interaction with stakeholders.
Pre-Submittal Conference: A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. (Phoenix local time) at 101 North 1st Avenue, Suite 1300, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
Submission Date/Time: Friday, August 20, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. (Phoenix local time) Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted.
Interested artists may obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) documents by emailing a request to LRTProcurement@metrolightrail.org. Please reference the solicitation number in your request.
For further information please visit Agency’s website at www.metrolightrail.org. Interested artists are encouraged to check METRO’s website frequently for any updates/changes to this solicitation.
METRO reserves the right to reject any and all Submittals.
Russell Smith - Manager, Procurement & Risk Management Services