Broadway Avenue Reconstruction Public Art RFQ

The City of Rochester is reconstructing Broadway Avenue from Civic Center Drive to 13th Street North. This project will transform the Broadway Avenue corridor into a significant multi-modal gateway to downtown Rochester and the Destination Medical Center (DMC) Development District. The streetscape design includes buffered one-way cycle tracks, expanded pedestrian walkways, and enhanced transit facilities.

This RFQ seeks artists qualified to design and create functional and sculptural elements to be installed as part of the street construction project scheduled for 2019-2020. Artwork will be grouped in two areas: Transit Components (ornamental railings, shelter glass murals, iconic sculptures, ground surface treatments at 8 standard bus stops) and Public Realm Components (space between curb and right of way line, approximately 21 feet in width, including opportunities for functional artwork elements such as benches, bike racks, or other streetscape components). Proposed artwork must be durable, low maintenance, permanent, and suitable for exterior installation, capable of withstanding harsh climates, deicing salts, and heavy public use.

Eligibility: Independent artist(s) or artist team(s) residing in the United States, with preference given to Minnesota artists. Respondents must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully managed and completed at least one exterior installation of a publicly-funded commission project with a budget equal to or greater than $50,000. Work sample requirements: 1-6 images. Total estimated budget for art inclusion is $120,000, covering fabrication, installation, materials, transportation, and installation costs. Soft costs for design services will be discussed during the interview process. Selected artist(s) will be responsible for producing shop drawings and ensuring installations meet all applicable state and federal building codes, are structurally sound, safe for children and adults, and ADA compliant. Applications must be submitted through CaFÉ. Duplicate, incomplete, or late submissions will not be considered.