Meridian Road Interchange Overpass Public Art ProjectMeridian 1 Commission
Call to Artists - RFP
Meridian Road Interchange Overpass Public Art Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Meridian Road Interchange Public Art Project seeks to welcome motorists to Meridian with
artwork on the new overpass at 1-84 and Meridian Road, to begin construction starting in winter
2013. The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) invites proposals for the conceptual design of artwork
that could be affixed to approximately 200 feet of metal barrier railing bordering the pedestrian
walkway, on both sides of the bridge (see attached diagrams). No utilities will be available.
BUDGET:
A budgeted amount of $2,500 is available to purchase the selected design.
PROCESS:
The evaluation and selection process will generally occur as follows; dates are subject to change as
may be necessary due to scheduling issues or other circumstances.
Proposals accepted. To be considered for this project, eligible proposers must submit the
following materials to MAC, by 5:00 p.m., on Monday, July 22, 2013, by e-mail to Brian McClure,
bmcclure@meridiancity.org:
a. One-page cover letter including current contact information and brief description of the
proposed concept, including possible material composition; and
b. One (1) digital image (200 dpi; .jpg format) of the proposed conceptual design, scaled, and
in 24 x 36" format.
Responses that are not received by specified deadlines will be considered late and will not be
considered. Any information submitted is subject to release to the public as required by Idaho
Public Records Law. A digital rendering of the bridge elevation is available on the project
website, and may be used in the proposal: http://www.meridiancity.org/meridianinterchange
2. Finalists selected. By Tuesday, July 23, 2013, a Selection Panel will convene and evaluate all
responses to the RFQ. Following evaluation, the Selection Panel may select up to five finalists,
or may re -open the RFP. Eligibility and finalist selection criteria will include:
a. Feasibility of installation at project site;
b. Safety of design (artwork that would pose an unsafe distraction or hazard to vehicular traffic
will be disqualified; morning and evening glare should be considered);
c. Consideration for complexity of installation, and attachment of artwork to barrier;
d. Consideration for visibility (text facing the interstate would appear backwards to overpass
users);
e. Appropriateness of scale, design, material, durability, and maintenance for project site;
f. Artistic quality of proposal;
g. Consistency with proposed new interchange theme and aesthetic;
h. Consistency with Meridian's character and values; and
i. Contribution to aesthetic and cultural vitality and sense of place.
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Additionally, the following requirements will apply to the installation of the selected
artwork:
• Artwork must at a minimum be installed on the outside of the barrier (side opposite of
pedestrian facilities), but may also be installed on the interior (remembering cost and
total weight).
• Artwork must be able to adhere to railing with no more than a 6" offset from the railing
panel.
• Artwork must not use dissimilar metals that can cause galvanic corrosions, or be
insulated from each other and the barrier/railing.
• Artwork must not extend above, below, or outside the extents of the railing.
• Proposed materials may not exceed 50 pounds per linear foot.
3. Public input collected. The finalists' proposals will be put on public view and comments will
be collected online and at public forums from Wednesday, July 24, 2013 to Wednesday, August
7, 2013.
4. Final evaluation of proposals; artist selected. On Thursday, August 8, 2013, MAC will evaluate
the finalists' proposals. MAC may recommend selection of one proposed design, or recommend
that the RFP be reopened. Evaluation criteria will include the criteria set forth above, as well
as public input submitted regarding the proposals. MAC will forward its recommendation to City
Council for consideration on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Meridian City Council will consider such
recommendation in making the final decision on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The selected
proposer and finalists not selected will be notified of the decision via e-mail by Friday, August
16, 2013.
5. Agreement; award. Following selection, submission of W-9 form, and execution of a written
agreement with the City (sample agreement available upon request to Emily Kane,
ekane@meridiancity.org), the selected proposer will be awarded $2,500.
Please contact Brian McClure via e-mail (bmcclure@meridiancity.org) or phone (208-884-5533) with
any questions. Thank you for your interest!
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