REQUEST FOR BIDS
Mural Design, Fabrication and Installation along the
Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
The Dorchester County Tourism Department is seeking proposals from experiencedartistsfor the design and execution of amuralon the wall of visitor center restroom at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, Md.
This project is part of a heritage mural corridor featuring up to 8murals along the route of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway in Dorchester Counties.The murals will reflect Chesapeake themes, including agriculture, working the water, crabs, oysters, waterfowl, history, and the natural landscape. The purpose of the muralsis to display a historical snapshot of the community that will engage travelers and enhance their appreciation of qualities that make Chesapeake Country unique.
We are seeking an experienced artist/muralist to design, create, and install one mural at this time. Biddersmayassume this mural will be produced in your studio on HardieBoard®(or similar product) and installed on a frame at the location. Bidders willsuggest the appropriate preparation of the space, which includes openings for the window and vent, and submittwo design concepts. The bid should include the artist fee, site preparation costs, supplies and materials, any travel-related expenses, and associated costs. Once hired, the mural artist will prepare a detaileddesign/install packet which must be acceptable tothe property owner and Dorchester Tourism.
Mural Content and Resources
The mural’s final design should be consistent with the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan and embody its guiding principles into a visually attractive design that:
1) Evokes the qualities of the Chesapeake landscape
2) Promotes further byway exploration by visitors
3) Reflects the authenticity of Chesapeake life in communities, landscapes, and resources.
TheMichener Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway“weaves together the multifaceted layers of nationally significant maritime and agricultural heritage – from Native Americans to the modern era – reflecting the distinct sense of time and place as captured in James Michener’s novel Chesapeake.” The Byway through the heart of Maryland’s Eastern Shore serves as the main route of heritage tourism, to help travelers find and enjoy distinctive destinations and beautiful places unique to the Chesapeake Bay.
Resources
The Executive Summary of the Chesapeake Country Interpretive Plan can be seen at the Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area website at:
The full 140 page Corridor Management plan (and seven appendices) is accessible at the consultant’s website:
Project
1. The mural will be located on the bathroom wall facing the “sail” located at the Sailwinds Visitor Center in Cambridge, MD.
2. The bid should include all associated costs including the artist fee, site preparation, supplies, and any travel-related expenses.
3. The artist will need to ascertain the exact measurements and square footage of the wall, but it is estimated to be 33’4” long x 11’1” high on the restroom building. Mural must allow for window and cooling vent.
4. The artist will be required to install a framework on which to mount the mural on the building.
5. The proposed designs will undergo review and approval by the property owner, representatives of sponsoring entities and/or a mural committee. Revised drawings may be needed before a final design is approved.
6. The artist will need to include recommendations for a suggested treatment of branding this mural as part of the series of Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway murals. Some type of acknowledgement of the National Scenic Byways Program, and/or sponsor logo(s), may need to be considered as well.
7. All rights and materials will become the property of Dorchester County Tourism. At the project’s conclusion, the artist/designer will deliver design and production files, as well as completed digital files for office use, in the form of two CDs in PDF format.
8. After being hired, the artist may be asked to present a design package for project sponsors and members of the community.
Proposal Requirements
1. A brief narrative and two concept drawings, including suggested media and colors, and approximate dimensions to convey artistic intent, style of work, etc..
2. Recommendations for site preparation for mural application. Pleasestate it separately in the itemized budget.
3. Itemized budget
4. Timetable
5. Maintenance plan
6. Portfolio and resume, contact information and artist statement
7. Support materials such as examples of other works of similar scale and scope, with budgets
8. Artist qualifications
9. Submit your proposal as stated in the “Submitting Proposals” section and be sure to include our Bid Form.
10. The above items are in addition to “Proposal Checklist” which follows below.
Project Schedule
Task
/Completion Date
Proposals/Bids due in County Office Building
/ September 22nd2016Notify Selected Candidates for Interview
/Sept 27th 2016
Bid Awarded
/October 4th 2016
Kick-off Meeting with Artist
/October 5th 2016
Completion of Painting/fabrication/installation of mural / NO LATER THANDecember 17th2016
Submitting Proposals
Proposal Checklist:
- An original and four (4) copies of the proposal
- Service Provider Name & Date
- Contact Name
- Phone and Email
- Resumes of principal and working team if applicable
- Concise description of the services proposed for the work
- A concise description of the interpretive/design philosophy underlying the work
- Costs for services as shown in attached Bid Formand separate itemized budget
- Description of past experience with similar efforts, particularly on mural projects
- At least three references for similar projects
- A master schedule and time that describes the process and coverssteps to complete the project, milestones, reviews, and delivery dates
- Two conceptual designs or rough drawings of the mural
Inquiries Concerning This Proposal
Please direct any questions or comments to:
Amanda Fenstermaker, Director
Dorchester County Tourism Department
2 Rose Hill Place
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Email:
Telephone:410.228.1000
FAX: 410.221.6545
A consultant/artist will be selected based on a combination of design quality, professional experience, and price.
Dorchester County Tourism Department reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any and all proposals received in response to this Request for Proposal; to waive or permit cure of minor irregularities; and to conduct discussions with any or all qualified Service Providers in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the County.This Request for Proposal creates no obligation on the part of the County to award a contract.
Request for Proposal Bid Form
Quote for: Mural Design, Fabrication and Installation along the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
–1. Design Costs/Artist fee$ ______
– 2. Site preparation$______
–3. Materials $ ______
–Total Project Cost $ ______
To be considered, please submit bid by 10:00 A.M. September 22nd2016 and
Delivered to:
Dorchester County
Attn: Tourism Department
501 Court Lane, Room 108
Cambridge, MD 21613
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Company Name
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Contact NameTelephone Email Address
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SignatureDate
Your signature will guarantee the proposed production quote will be effective for 120 days
Proposals must be received at the office of the Dorchester County Council, 501 Court Lane, Room 108, Cambridge MD 21613 no later than10:00 A.M. September 22nd2016 to be considered. Please indicate your company policy as to when extra costs apply to above the proposal.
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