CALL-TO-ARTISTS. Issue Request for Qualifications. Artist Designed Bike Racks Downtown Investment District, Lancaster, PA

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1 CALL-TO-ARTISTS Request for Qualifications Artist Designed Bike Racks Downtown Investment District, Lancaster, PA PROJECT: Two or More Artist Designed Bike Racks Project Summary: The Lancaster City Downtown Investment District (DID), Lancaster, PA in partnership with the City of Lancaster Public Art Advisory Board is seeking artist proposals for the creation of a minimum of two bike racks to be installed in the DID. Issue Date: October 1, 2015 Project Intent: In an effort to improve the transportation infrastructure and enhance the visual esthetic of the City, the DID is funding the creation of a minimum of two artist designed bike racks. The goal of this project is to support and encourage bicycling in Lancaster while adding to the City s public art collection. Project Details: Each freestanding, sculptural bicycle rack must be designed to accommodate a minimum of two bikes. The design must comply with the Lancaster Bicycle Policies and Procedures for Installation of (On-street) Bike Racks (within the Public Right-of-way). Finish must be low maintenance, ie: stainless steel, powder-coated, two part epoxy, or other durable, weather-resistant coating. Final design will be reviewed for engineering feasibility and relevance to location. Area 1 Location: Penn Square (Lancaster Marriott side, King St) Area 2 Location: 300 Block of North Queen Street (West side under the overhang at Mad Cap) Budget: The total budget for the project is $2,400 (inclusive of design, fabrication and installation for a minimum of two bike racks). Project funding will be provided by the DID. The artist will not be required to assist in fundraising. Project Timeline: October 1, 2015 November 5, 2015 November 19, 2015 January 7, 2015 January 29, 2016 February 2016 March 2016 Issue Request for Qualifications Deadline for submission of Qualifications Artist selected Artist submits design options Final design/s approved Fabrication of bike racks Bike racks installed Artist Eligibility: This Call-to-Artists is open to all artists and design professionals living in or with studios located in Lancaster County. The selection criteria used by the Project Planning Committee to screen the applicants includes, but is not limited to: A developed and consistent body of work; Artistic merit and superior caliber craftsmanship as evidenced by visual documentation; Demonstrates an understanding of diverse cultures within an urban setting; Demonstrates experience in working in historic and urban environments;

2 Call-to-Artists Artist Designed Bike Racks Date: October 1, 2015 Page 2 Equal Opportunity Statement: The Project Planning Committee will select an artist without regard to race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age or sex. The artist shall include this clause in all subcontracts and agree not to discriminate in the selection of subconsultants and subcontractors. Request for Qualification Requirements: 1. Letter of interest: The letter should state the artist s interest in the project, an introduction of themselves and their work, their approach to public art, relevant experience and project understanding. 2. Resume for all principals who will be involved in the project. 3. References: Minimum of three. 4. Visual support materials list and a maximum of twenty 20 digital images of relevant work submitted via in multipage PDF format. 5. Annotated support materials list: The list will support the visual materials list and should include: description, budget, materials, location, client or commissioning organization, and any other relevant project information. 6. All items must be clearly marked with applicant s names and addresses. Deadline: The deadline for receipt of all materials is November 5, 2015 and must be ed to David Aichele, daichele@teamlanc.org Selection Process: Submissions that arrive on or before the due date and meet all of the Qualification Requirements, as judged solely by the Project Planning Committee, will be reviewed. The Project Planning Committee will select one artist. Selection Criteria: Qualifications will be judged on creativity, artistic merit, conceptual innovation, design, and relevance to this project (ie: examples of sculptural, outdoor installations). Questions and Contact: For more information, please contact: David Aichele, Director of Clean & Safe Services Lancaster City Alliance 354 North Prince Street, Suite 110 Lancaster, PA daichele@teamlanc.org Office: (717) Attachments: City of Lancaster Bicycle Policies and Procedures for Installation of (On-street) Bike Racks (within the Public Right-of-way) Photographs of bike rack sites

5 City of Lancaster Policies and Procedure for the Installation of (On-street) Bike Racks (within the Public Right-of-way) This Policy is to provide a clear and concise procedure for both the City and property owners who want to install a bike rack on the sidewalk or within the street. Such policy must include procedures for application and permit forms and fees, design guidelines, installation standards, and maintenance and liability responsibilities. All criteria are consistent with best management practices and established guidelines as recommended by Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, American Association of State Highway Officials, and similar organizations. A. Purpose. 1. Lancaster recognizes that the installation of bicycle parking racks, especially racks of innovative and aesthetic designs by property owners improves the City s transportation infrastructure and enhances Lancaster s image as a livable innovative city 2. The City shall install or permit to be installed bike racks at appropriate locations within the public right-of-way to provide needed parking for the increasing number of people who choose bicycling as a transportation option. 3. to encourage more people to choose cycling as a transportation option for short trips and errands. 4. The intent of on-street bike racks is for short-term parking similar to parking meters. Businesses and institutions with employees commuting via bicycle are encouraged to provide adequate (safe and convenient) bicycle parking on-site. 5. Racks installed by the City remain City property. The City assumes responsibility for the bike racks but not the bicycles parked there. 6. Racks installed within the ROW by an adjacent property owner will own and is responsible for any and all liability and maintenance associated with the bicycle rack. B. General Design Guidelines. All bicycle racks shall be designed and installed so that: 1. A bicycle frame and front wheel can be conveniently and securely locked to the rack using a standard U-shaped shackle lock; 2. A bicycle will be reasonably safeguarded from damage; 3. Each bicycle parking space is easily accessible without moving another bicycle for access and maneuvering; 4. Each bicycle rack shall be securely anchored to the sidewalk, street or building in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. For custom designed bicycle racks, installation shall be in accordance with the specifications in subsection C.XX 5. The bicycle rack design adheres to all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for protrusions in the right-of-way including the ability to detect the rack with a white cane. 1

6 8. Bicycle racks cannot be installed adjacent to disabled parking zones. 9. Other locations not meeting these guidelines may be permitted upon City approval. C. Types of bike racks. 1. The style and design of bike racks shall be appropriate for the location. Where sidewalk width is limited, racks designed (at building or at curb; sidewalks greater than 8 feet in width versus those less than 8 feet; set parallel or perpendicular to curb, etc.). 2. Permitted bike rack styles are shown in Appendix A. Custom and Artist designed racks may be permitted subject to approval by the City Engineer and Public Art Advisory Board. D. Installation Standards and Guidelines 1. Siting bike rack within the public right-of-way (sidewalk or street). a. The public right-of-way (ROW) shall include sidewalks and streets as shown on the City Plan. b. Sidewalk areas shall be designated as in the City of Lancaster Streetscape Design Guidelines. c. The ROW shall include sidewalks with adequate width as well as the strategic substitution of on-street parking spaces within the street cartway. 2. Sidewalk areas. a. A minimum width of four (4) feet shall be maintained on all sidewalks unless otherwise required by city codes and ordinances including the Streetscape Design Guidelines. b. In addition to the four feet required above, sufficient area for the bike rack and the designed number of bikes shall be provided in accordance with the dimensions set forth in subsection C.3 below. c. Prior to issuance of a permit to install a bicycle rack, the City will inspect the sidewalk/right-of-way adjacent to the property to be sure it is up to City Standards. If it is not up to City Standards, the property owner will be responsible for bring it up to City Standards. d. The rack should be aligned with existing street furniture, tree wells, etc., so as not to encroach into the pedestrian zone as defined by the Lancaster Streetscape Design Guidelines, traffic or the doors of vehicles parked at the curb. Exemptions to the required area will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 3. Maintaining minimum clearances/separation distances to curb line, crosswalks, street furnishings (signs, benches, trash receptacles, fire hydrants, etc.). 2

7 a. A minimum width of four (4) feet shall be maintained on all sidewalks unless otherwise required by city codes and ordinances b. The rack shall have a minimum of 2' clearance in length parallel to the curb on either side of the bicycle rack footprint. c. All bike racks within the public right-of-way shall be located within an imaginary bike box from which no part of the parked bicycles shall extend. The bike box dimensions will be dependent upon the style and size of rack installed. d. The following minimum standards shall apply to all bike racks with the public ROW. (1) For racks holding two (2) bicycles parallel such as the Inverted U, A and Post and Loop as shown in Appendix A, or similar styles, the box shall have a length not less than seven (7) feet parallel to the curb and a width of three (3) feet in width. (2) For racks designed to hold bicycles perpendicular to the rack such as toast, comb, or similar racks in which all bicycles are located on one side of the rack, the bike box shall be no less than seven (7) feet in length and 24 inches in width for each bicycle it is designed to hold. (3) For other racks designed to hold bicycles perpendicular to the rack in which bicycles are parked on both sides of the rack, the bike box shall be no less than nine (9) feet in length and 18 inches in width for each bicycle it is designed to hold. (4) When two or more Inverted U, A, Post & Loop or similar racks are combined into a single rack, each element shall be 24 inches apart. 4. Rack Materials: a. The design should be fabricated of Schedule 40 pipe with maximum 3" outside diameter, minimum 11-gauge tube, and/or metal plating with a minimum ¼" thickness. b. Any square or round solid stock should be minimum dimension of 3/8" cold rolled or ½" hot rolled. c. Other materials may be approved by the City of Lancaster. d. Base Plate Installation - Bolts should be vandal-resistant. e. In-Ground Installation - the rack must extend at least 8" below the concrete surface. E. Liability and Maintenance. The property owner or permittee will own and is responsible for any and all liability and maintenance associated with the bicycle rack. Proof of insurance shall be provided prior to issuance of a permit. F. Revocable Permit. The City Engineer grants a revocable permit to install a bicycle rack in the right-of-way. This permit is revocable and establishes maintenance and liability to the adjacent property owner or permittee with liability insurance on file with the City. The City Engineer may revoke the permit at any time in the event the public's need requires it, or the permittee fails to comply with the conditions of the permit. 3

8 G. Sidewalk Conditions. To obtain a permit to install a bicycle rack, the Department of Public Works will inspect the right-of-way adjacent to the property to be sure it is up to City Standards. If it is not up to City Standards, the property owner will be responsible for bringing it up to City Standards. 4

9 Appendix A. Bicycle Rack Styles The following permitted styles, except Spiral, are recommended from APBP Bike Parking Guidelines. Inverted U A Post & Loop Ribbon or Wave Spiral 5

10 Appendix B. Bicycle Rack Guidelines Source: Bicycle Parking Guidelines, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals 6

BIKE RACK DESIGN CONTEST

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