7th Street at Roosevelt Phoenix, Arizona Send to: Selection Committee at: UCPMural@ 602-943-5472 1
Project Overview Background on Location: UCP Downtown is located in the heart of the Garfield Neighborhood, on the corner of 7 th Street and Roosevelt. This area has a rich history; with these buildings serving the neighborhood as a Circle K for over 30 years, since 1985. Originally built in 1926, the 1007 North 7 th Street building was one of the first Ford dealerships in the Phoenix Area. Later along with adjacent buildings to the north, the building served as part of the first small shopping center north of Broadway Road, with 14 small businesses providing services such as a barber shop, cleaners and more. The current owners, the Hamden family, purchased the property in 1978 and conducted various businesses until Circle K took over in 1985. The Community Room, located at 712 Roosevelt Street, is an original 1926 structure and once served Phoenix as an office for Brinks Armored Car Services. Project Theme Inclusion: Embrace inclusion and a life without limits for people with disabilities Aesthetic Range: Two dimensional imagery of colorful depictions Embrace the importance of diversity Sentiments: Use combined ideas, notes and sketches from children and adults receiving services from UCP and the staff of both Circle K and UCP Evoke a sense of neighborhood Provide excitement and interest for the community as a whole Celebrate the identity and rich heritage of the neighborhood Be an original art piece appropriate for outdoor installation 2
Project Description: The artist and/or team of collaborative artists shall submit a proposed budget to the Selection Committee. The project budget shall include the artist(s) fee, supplies, travel-related expenses, preparing and power washing the wall as needed, priming water needs, storage needs, requirement for cleaning onsite etc. A maintenance budget will be allocated for the upkeep of the mural outside of this scope. As UCP of Central Arizona is a non-profit serving children and adults with disabilities, upon selection for the Mural Project, the artist will be required to sign a contract for services and a Business Associate Agreement. In addition, the artist and all collaborators on the project must provide a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Note that while a protective coating is not required, specifications to accommodate such a scope for the mural should be a part of the artist responsibilities. The mural will be located on the east wall of 712 East Roosevelt (UCP Downtown Community Room) and the east wall of the Circle K located across the street to the south, at 7 th Street and Roosevelt. Artists are encouraged to visit the site before submitting a proposal. There are artistic theme requirements outlined by the Committee that include: The Wall Surface Approximate Dimensions are: 1. UCP Mural 15 X 55 (825 sq. ft.) 2. Circle K North Wall 6 X57 (342 sq. ft.) 3. Circle K Center Wall 16 X 96 (1536 sq. ft.) 4. Circle K South Wall 6 X 47 282 sq. ft.) 3
1. UCP Mural 15 X 55 (825 sq. ft.) Request for Proposal 2. Circle North Wall 6 X 57 (342 sq. ft.) 4
3. Circle K Center Wall 16 X 96 (1536 sq. ft.) Request for Proposal 4. Circle K South Wall 6 X 47 (282 sq. ft.) 5
The design will be suitable and acceptable for public viewing of all ages. Title of ownership for the artwork will pass to UCP of Central Arizona for the building located at 712 East Roosevelt and Circle K for the business located at 7 th street and Roosevelt. It is expected the mural be completed by Memorial Day Weekend, 2017 It is anticipated that the project will take 3 months to complete. 6
Project Timeline Monday, Nov 7 RFP Launch to Artist Monday, January 7 Deadline for Submission of Artist Proposal Friday, January 27 Committee meets to review and select finalists Monday, January 30 Finalists are contacted for coordinating presentations to the Committee Friday, February 24 Finalists present to the Committee Friday, February 24 Final approval of mural concept by Committee from selected Artist Monday, February27 Artist Contract signed, Initial payment issued for commencement of work Artist to Determine Begin Mural Installation Memorial Day 2017 Mural Installation completed First Friday June 2017 Mural Dedication 7
Submittal Requirements: All required application materials as outlined in the RFP. All components must be in digital format with the Digital conceptual artwork submitted ideally in one file via email to UCPMural@. Upon announcement of the finalists, higher resolution images may be requested. Submittal materials will not be returned and incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection Criteria: The following criteria will be used in the selection process: Submittal of all required application materials as outlined in the RFP; Embodies life without limits and the diversity of people with disabilities served by UCP; Proven ability to create distinctive site specific artwork as exhibited by past work; Originality: creativity and uniqueness of proposed artwork concept for this project; Quality and craftsmanship of product as exhibited by past work; Maintainability: structural and surface soundness, durability and resistance to vandalism, weathering, excessive maintenance, repair costs; Ability for artwork to withstand public interaction where it can be touched; Public safety and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; Feasibility artist's proven track record/ability to complete the work on time and within the budget: To ensure mural finalists understand the mission of UCP and program service delivery; mural finalists are required to tour the UCP Main Campus, the Laura Dozer Center: 1802 W Parkside Lane, Phoenix AZ 85027. 8
Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of key stakeholders for the project will make the final selection for the artist awarded the bid. Members of the committee include: Armando A. Contreras, CEO United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Arizona Suzy Peel, Circle K, Real Estate Development Manager Katy Hansen, UCP Board Member and Academic Director of Design, The Art Institute of Phoenix Manny Burruel, Artist/ Curator; The Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix AZ Dora Vasquez, UCP Director of Grants & Contract Compliance and Coordinator for the UCP Downtown Mural Project Sabine Brelin, UCP Billing Manager and Community Artist Bianca Rodriguez, UCP Downtown Community Outreach Staff and former resident of the Garfield Neighborhood Karla Verdugo, UCP Marketing Manager 9
APPLICATION FORM Name Date Address City State Zip Phone Email Signature Your application package must include: This completed application form Your bio and resume Examples of your mural work including addresses of any locations in metropolitan Phoenix, AZ, In a JPEG format with no more than 10 examples including a description for each image Your process for transferring your work from small to large scale A list of proposed project materials (include paints, tools, surface sealants, etc.) A list of needs for supply storage, water use, and cleaning on site A proposed budget allocating all costs of mural production, wall preparation and project clean up 10
Statement of ability to provide all materials and equipment necessary to complete the project. Your expected time frame A detailed full-color sketch to scale of your proposed mural submitted in digital format An overview of the design concept conveying the artistic intent, i.e. design renderings preferred colors, etc. Full list of individuals involved in the project and their roles Finalists will have opportunity to review the final contract and insurance requirements before submittal of final bid. Questions: Questions submitted will be answered via email up to the due date or by phone to: Dora Vasquez, Mural Project Coordinator at 602.682.1839. Submittal Instructions: Deadline for Submission of Proposal: 5 p.m. MST, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Send Completed Application to: Selection Committee at UCPMural@ 11