REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This commission opportunity is a 2-stage application process beginning with a REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS then a REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS at a later date for selected finalists. TYPE OF ARTWORK The selected Artist(s) will design a Work of Art that is inspired by words, images, memories or experiences associated with the theme Water, Symbol of Life. The theme might also reflect Minneapolis historical and commerce traditions surrounding its relationship with the Mississippi River, or being known as the City of Lakes. Some descriptive keywords suggested by the planning committee to guide the Artist s final design process include, but are not limited to: River. Headwaters. Stream. Waterfall. Transformative. Regeneration. Birth. Flowing. Movement. Connecting. RFP AT A GLANCE Project Budget $180,000 - $240,000 Deadline to Apply June 14, 2016 by 5:00 PM (CST) Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Projected Install November 2017 Nourishment. Living waters. Ebb and flow. Vessel/Journey. Hennepin County Medical Center Wellspring. Sunlight reflection. Spring melting. Confluence. Life (HCMC) is accepting qualification Source. Exploration. Migration. from professional Artists, or teams of Artists, in response to an architectural art commission ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY opportunity for its outpatient specialties clinic building, located in Hennepin County Medical Center is Minnesota s premier Level 1 downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. It serves the metropolitan and extended county, its growing residential population in downtown Minneapolis, and is a safety net hospital providing care for low-income, the uninsured and vulnerable populations. HCMC s new specialties clinic building is a $220.8 million, 377,000-square-foot addition. It will consolidate 40 primary and specialty clinics currently spread across nine buildings. It will include six floors of clinics and services, housing primary, specialty care, physical and occupational therapy, a same day surgery, a Cancer Center, and skyway connection to the rest of the HCMC campus. For more detailed building information, go to: http://clinicbuilding.org HCMC s is committed to providing an exceptional patient and guest experience, and has supported Inspired Arts, it s multi-disciplinary healing arts program that champions evidence and experience-based design to transform the patient experience and promote healing and wellness. The program s Goals, Guiding Principles and Art Selection Criteria lead this commission process.
2 GUIDELINES This proposed major signature architectural Work of Art ( Commission A ) will span vertically from the first floor up to the fourth floor, with the option of extending elements onto the fifth and sixth floors. This multi-floor Work of Art will be installed in the interior spaces, with sections of the Work aligned and installed separately on each floor. To also be viewed from the front exterior, the Work s placement will flank the floor-to-ceiling wall of windows. Note: The second floor is open to the first floor, creating the possibility of a ceiling 2-story suspended Work covering the 1st & 2nd floor. Note as it relates to Artist s ability to problem solve potential site challenges: The architect has advised that the mounting of the artwork not be mechanically attached directly to the window mullion framework. Its built-in structural flexibility could create slight movement and potential damage to the artwork could occur. Instead, ceiling- to-floor frames, cables or suspended mounts are suggested. It will be the finalist Artist(s) responsibility to explore installation options during the final design process using the structural engineering parameters to assure safety and structural integrity of their Work. MEDIA RFP GUIDELINES SYMBOLIC BEACON OF HOPE LOCAL INFLUENCE PERMANENT VISIBILITY TRANSPARENCY ILLUMINATION ENGAGING UPSCALE VANDAL PROOF MULTI-STORY STRUCTURAL Sculptural media considered include, but are not limited to: glass, metal, mixed media, and projected light. The Work of Art will require a degree of transparency so day light and the downtown view are not obstructed. A lighting component needs to be integrated into the design for illumination, making it visible from the exterior afterhours. OBJECTIVES OF WORK The proposed artwork for event use/construction should: Serve as a strong visual symbol of healing and wellness that communicates the heart of HCMC s person-centered care; Provide a beautiful and engaging work of art to patients, families, employees and community reflecting our diverse cultures and communities; Create a multi-story iconic beacon of hope, able to be experienced both closely and intimately as an interior work, and viewed as an exterior architectural feature identifying and branding HCMC as downtown Minneapolis premier health care organization.
3 SITE PLANS For more detailed building information, go to: http://clinicbuilding.org QUALIFICATIONS Professional Artists who have experience managing, designing and completing site-specific art project commissions over $50,000 within the past eight (8) years are eligible; or those who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience. SELECTION CRITERA Artistic Aesthetic Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with architectural and planning groups Quality of Work Samples Demonstrates the ability to design a site-specific work within a thematic concept BUDGET AND FUNDING The budget range $180,000 240,000.00 is allocated to include all artists fees and expenses, final design, fabrication, lighting and installation. Engineering fees and all requirements for code shall be included in this budget. SELECTION PROCESS This solicitation process will enable the Art Task Committee to identify the most highly qualified Artist(s). This committee, along with the project art consultant, design team and other stakeholders, will review eligible artists applications, and determine a shortlist of 2-3 finalists. Applicants will be notified of finalist decisions by mid-july. Each will be provided with a $1000.00 stipend to support the preparation of a design presentation. Stage II: These finalists will prepare project proposals to be presented to the selection panel in September 2016. Following presentations, one Artist will be awarded Commission A.
4 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND MATERIALS To submit a proposal for this commission you must apply through the portal. Submissions will also be accepted by mail to the project consultant. The following information will be required: Letter of Interest Submit a brief introduction that provides insight about your interest in this project, and if previous work you have created in the past relates to this project s goals or theme. Please add your thoughts on arts in healthcare if you like. If applicable, your artwork may be considered for a separate Commission B in this project, so note if your range of sculptural expertise includes suspended work. Include your website and full contact information. Professional resume Submit a current resume that includes all contact information, website, list of past public art commissions, design team experience, exhibitions, awards, grants, and education if applicable. If submitting as a team of artists, compile each resumé into one document. Digital Images Submit up to 5 images showing at least five different artworks completed within the past eight (8) years. Please include the following information about the projects: Title of artwork Medium Dimensions Date created If submitting examples of commissioned work, also list: the commissioning organization; budget; date of completion; and project manager (with email). Include a brief project summary, and your contribution if you were part of an artist team. Clearly indicate if the commission was a team effort, and if they are the same team submitting this application. Details about the goals, challenges and your solutions, with corresponding photographs are permitted. Please be brief. The easiest way to include this information is by publishing your projects to CODAworx and including the project URL when submitting to the RFP. This will automatically attach your project information and images. Only submit images with maximum dimensions of 1024 x 768 pixels and minimum of 720 x 480 pixels. 35mm slides, prints or photographs of artwork will not be accepted.
5 Questions Please email Vic Hovde, DH Art Design project art consultant, if you have questions about the RFQ at info@dhartdesign.com and reference HCMC RFQ in the Subject line. Responses will be provided until June 10th. This RFP is administered and managed using the Toolkit, an innovative new platform which streamlines the commissioned art process. Questions may be addressed to zachary@codaworx.com or by calling the CODAworx office, (608) 467-3040. CODAworx is a global online platform to showcase design projects that feature commissioned artwork in interior, architectural, and public spaces. The Toolkit is designed to aid commissioning bodies in the process of promoting Requests for Qualifications and Proposals and to guarantee an applicant pool containing top artists and designers in the industry. Hennepin County Medical Center