 City of Denver: Central Park Boulevard Interchange Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program–Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Project 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1007 Denver, CO 80202 BACK TO PARTICIPATING CALLS CONTACT EVENT |
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REQUIREMENTS: Images: 8 View Site Details Project Overview: The City and County of Denver, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), will provide a direct connection across I-70 between the Stapleton development on the south side of I-70 and the new Northfield development on the north side of I-70. The purpose of the Central Park Boulevard Interchange with I-70 is to construct a new interchange that will accommodate existing and forecasted traffic to and from I-70 and I-270, and to alleviate congestion on existing streets serving the Stapleton and Northfield communities. With the passage of the 2007 Better Denver Bond Program, the City and County of Denver is undertaking more than 175 projects to improve, preserve, renovate and build new roads, libraries, parks, hospitals, public safety facilities, cultural facilities and more. One of the most significant Better Denver Bond projects for the Stapleton area is the Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Interchange that will provide a strong connection between the residential and mixed-use development in south Stapleton and the continued development of Northfield and rest of Stapleton north of I-70. The design/build team of SEMA Construction, Inc., and Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has been selected and plans to begin construction in the summer of 2010 with anticipated completion by the end of 2011. About Stapleton and the Connections Project The redevelopment of Denver’s former Stapleton International Airport by Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest urban redevelopments in the nation. When fully developed in 15 years, the 4,700-acre Stapleton property will become a series of mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly, urban neighborhoods of 12,000 homes and apartments where 30,000 residents live within walking and biking distance of jobs, retail, schools and public transportation. Stapleton is also projected to have 13 million square feet of offices and retail providing 35,000 jobs. Stapleton currently has more than 3,500 homes and an estimated population of 10,000. For the Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Interchange project to realize fully its potential for the greater Stapleton area, a partnership has been formed by the City and County of Denver and Forest City Stapleton, the master developer of Stapleton, to create the functional connections between the network of local streets and trails in south Stapleton and linkage to the Interchange. This work will continue Central Park Boulevard north of East 36th Avenue via a bridge that spans Smith Road, railroad tracks, Sand Creek and the Sand Creek Regional Greenway trail to connect with the Interchange. The Sand Creek Regional Greenway features the exceptional natural environment of this region and its use as a trail for both commuting and recreational activities. Its 14-mile trail links communities in Aurora, Denver and Commerce City. An additional component of the Connections project is the planned Regional Transportation District (RTD) transfer station at Smith Road. This mixed use Transit Oriented Development will include commuter rail and bus lines as well as links to pedestrian/bike trails. The Connections project plans to complete the Central Park Boulevard link to the Interchange in a future phase. Public Art Opportunities for the Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Project The panel has no stipulations as to the media, subject matter or style of artwork that will be considered for this project, but they seek an artist (or artists) who are accustomed to working on projects of this size and scope. They have discussed several areas of interest, including, but not limited to: • the Sand Creek Trail connections and the open space north of the Sand Creek Trail west of Central Park Boulevard and up to CDOT right of way; • the open spaces adjacent to the planned Central Park Boulevard bridge spanning the rail bed, Smith Road and Sand Creek; • the retaining walls or abutments of the Central Park Boulevard bridge; • the transitions from the Interchange to the connections;and • the open spaces in the area, which may lend themselves to artwork composed of multiple elements, or thatthat relates to the different type of environments, nature, transportation, recreation or sustainability in this urban community. Selection Process A project Selection Panel of at least seven individuals (community members, project managers and design team members, artists, arts professionals and members of the Public Art Committee and Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs) reviews the site and determines the project parameters. Up to four artists (or artist teams) will be short-listed as semi-finalists and asked to return for an interview or to prepare a proposal. Semi-finalists will receive more specific information regarding the site and will have the opportunity to meet with City officials and selection panel members. If a proposal is requested, semi-finalists will receive an honorarium of $2,000 to prepare and present the proposal in person. Semi-finalists will be expected to pay for all proposal expenses, including travel and per diem, from the honorarium. From the proposals, the artist(s) will be selected for this commission. The final recommendation of the Selection Panel will be presented to the Public Art Subcommittee, the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs and Mayor John Hickenlooper for final approval. Approvals may take up to four weeks. All decisions of the City and County of Denver are final. Barbara Neal is the public art consultant for this project. She may be contacted by e-mail at barbneal@mindspring.com. Other Requirements The artist or artist team selected and approved by the Project Selection Panel shall be required to enter into a contract with the City and County of Denver for the entire duration of the project. The artist will need to obtain insurance as required by the City. Applying for These Opportunities Please read this section carefully. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered, without exception. All materials must be submitted online, via the CaFÉ™ web site (www.callforentry.org). There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ online application system. The applicant’s name must appear on all materials submitted. Digital Images—In order to be considered for this project, the applicant must electronically submit eight digital images of previously completed artworks through the CaFÉ™ system. Artists who wish to submit kinetic, sound or media works must submit a complete CaFÉ™ application, and a supplemental DVD (with title and name of artist) of no more than five minutes can be sent to: Denver Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program–Central Park Boulevard/I-70 Project 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1007 Denver, CO 80202 Instructions on how to format images to CaFÉ™ specifications can be found at http://www.callforentry.org/imaging_tips.phtml. Assistance in using the CaFÉ™ system is available during regular business hours by calling 303-629-1166 or 1-888-562-7232, or e-mail cafe@westaf.org. If an artist does not have access to a computer, s/he may call 720-865-4308 to make arrangements to use a computer at the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs. Statement of Interest—A statement of interest that briefly outlines your interest in this unique project and experience working on projects of this kind (500 word/2,000 character maximum) should be submitted via CaFÉ™. Résumé—Submit a one- to two-page current résumé , via CaFÉ™, that highlights your professional accomplishments as an artist. Please name your résumé file accordingly: Last name. First initial (i.e. Smith.J.doc). Résumés over two pages will not be downloaded. If applying as a team, please submit a one- to two-page résumé per team member. Can a team Apply? Applicant(s) may apply as a single artist or multi-person collaboration. Please identify your team members in your artist statement. Budget The budget for this commission is approximately $300,000 which will be allocated to the artist/team selected by the selection panel. This contract amount is inclusive of all costs associated with the project including, but not limited to: the artist’s design fee, other consultation fees such as structural engineering, insurance (including Colorado Workers Compensation), small tools, materials, fabrication, transportation and installation, including any building or site modification required, travel to and from the site, per diem expenses, project documentation, contingency to cover unexpected expenses and any other costs of any kind. All finalists are expected to stay on budget and to complete work in an approved time frame. Tentative Time Line (Except for online application deadline, timeline is subject to adjustments): March 1, 2010 5:00 p.m. MST Deadline for Entry (via CaFÉ™ system) February 10, 2010, 10 a.m. Pre-Submission Meeting/Site Visit March 31, 2010 Semi-finalist Selection Mid-May 2010 Finalist Selection June 2010 Finalist Notification Pre-Submission Meeting Additional information about the Central Park Boulevard/I-70 project and application procedures will be provided during a pre-submission meeting on Wednesday, February 10th, at the Wellington E Webb Municipal Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please RSVP by emailing barbneal@mindspring.com. We will update information about this project and the pre-submission meeting on our web site: www.denvergov.org/publicart. Eligibility Denver’s Public Art program is open to all artists regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation or mental or physical handicap. Artists working in any media are eligible to apply. Artists are not required to have previous experience in public art; emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Maintenance and Durability Public art projects are in the public realm and may therefore be exposed to weather, physical stresses and subject to vandalism. Public art projects should be fabricated of highly durable, low-maintenance materials. Semi-finalists are encouraged to consult with a professional conservator prior to the submission of a final proposal. Artists’ proposals awarded contracts will be reviewed by the City of Denver’s Public Art Committee and the Department of Construction and Engineering to ensure conformity with City standards of maintenance and durability. |
