McClelland Trail RFQ

The Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal diverts water from the Jordan River headwaters to the east side of Salt Lake. An Implementation Plan was completed in 2013 for the Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal (McClelland) Trail, and Salt Lake City Council recently funded the first phase of construction. The primary purpose of this project is to provide a safe and comfortable trail for people of all ages and abilities to walk and bike. The trail will connect residential neighborhoods to recreational opportunities, community centers, businesses and commercial areas. As currently planned, the route will begin at 800 South, run southward on or near McClelland Street parallel to 1100 East and Highland Drive, and end at Elgin Avenue before Brickyard Plaza and 3300 South. The first phase of the project that has been funded is the section from 800 South to Fairmont Park—about 2300 South.

The Salt Lake Art Design Board seeks aesthetically imaginative, site-specific, appropriately scaled artwork that will have a positive impact on and relationship to the McClelland Trail. This could include way-finding elements, seating, embedded or integrated work in the hardscape/landscape or singular sculptural works. The proposed artwork should reflect the history of the Jordan & Salt Lake City Canal, acknowledge neighborhood characteristics, consider elements of nature and the environment, enhance the trail users' experience, meet public safety and maintenance requirements, and be able to withstand Utah's varied climate while requiring minimal maintenance.

The Request for Qualifications is open to all professional artists or artist-led teams residing in Utah. The total budget is $60,000 and is inclusive of all artist's fees and related expenses for design, supplies, fabrication, insurance, transportation, permits, and installation. Any fees incurred for design/artwork related engineering, electrical, infrastructure modifications and assistance from the architects or contractors shall be the responsibility of the artist. Applicants should include a brief description of their general approach, ideas for artwork placement, and proposed material usage. If community involvement is being considered, please indicate the manner in which you will accomplish that involvement. Applications must be submitted electronically through CaFÉ by midnight, Sunday, November 29, 2015. For questions, contact Roni Thomas at 801-596-5000 or [email protected].