Call Detail

Davie Horse Shoe Bike Rack Project
https://www.davie-fl.gov/1668/Public-Art

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Contact Email: laura.atria@gmail.com

Call Overview

Entry Deadline: 5/29/25
Days remaining to deadline: 9

Work Sample Requirements


Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 5
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: Florida
Budget: $8,000

Call Description

BUDGET:         $8,000.00

DEADLINE:      May 29, 2025

DESCRIPTION

The Town of Davie is looking to commission an artist for a work for hire creating functional artistic bike racks that will accommodate 4 to 8 bicycles to be located in Bamford Sports Complex. The bike racks must be in equestrian themed, designs resembling horses or horseshoes are encouraged. The selected artist will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of two (2) sets of bike racks. All final work installed shall become the property of the Town. The Town will own the copyright to the design with the ability to fabricate at a future time.

 

REQUIREMENTS

·      Designs shall be new and original, designed solely for the purposes of this competition and for use in Davie.

·      All designs should be self-service and carry no operating costs.

·      The artist will ensure that the design will be code compliant and can stand up to South Florida weather conditions and wind load requirements.

·      Bike racks must be fabricated using durable materials suitable for outdoor installation with little or no maintenance for at least 20 years and shall not include any dangerous surfaces or materials.

·      Bike racks must enable the frame and one wheel of the bicycle to be secured with a standard U-lock.

·      Bike racks must enable the frame and one wheel of the bicycle to be secured with a standard U-lock.

·      Must enable the frame and one wheel of the bicycle to be secured with a standard U-lock.

·      Color may be incorporated into the bike rack design via use of a powder coat surface finish or paint system specified for exterior use. 

PROJECT LOCATION
The location for the project is Bamford Sports Park, 3801 South Pine Island Road. One (1) bike ride will be located outside the Fitness & Aquatic Center and one (1) at the Multipurpose Center.

ARTWORK PURCHASE BUDGET
The purchase budget established for the project is $8,000.00. The price will include all insurance, taxes, fees, permits, engineering costs, delivery, and installation. Shortlisted artists must submit a detailed budget list.

 

Application Requirements

APPLICATION

Artist must submit the following as part of the application:

1.     Resume

2.     Artist Statement regarding approach to project

3.     Examples of past artworks similar to this project (minimum3, maximum 5)

4.     Optional: Design Sketch.

Three (3) artists may be shortlisted and paid an honorarium if $200.00. The shortlisted artists will be required to submit detailed design proposals including mock images of the proposed designs and a budget list.

 BACKGROUND ON TOWN OF DAVIE

The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward County. The Town’s rural atmosphere, western-themed district, and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of the trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can’t find in today’s growing South Florida.

The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center.

Davie’s business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, and I-75, and is within a few minutes travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY

The project is open to all professional artists nationwide. Artists are NOT eligible if they are Town of Davie staff, or immediate family or business partners of members of the Public Art Advisory Committee or program staff.

ARTIST SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is managed by the Town of Davie. The Town of Davie Public Art Advisory Committee will serve as the selection committee to recommend proposed artwork for Town Council approval.

a. Florida “Sunshine Laws”: All meetings of the Public Art Advisory Committee are open to the public, are publicly advertised and are documented through written minutes.

b. Conflicts of Interest: Artists with immediate family or business partners on the selection committee are not eligible to apply. A selection committee member may choose to withdraw from discussion and voting for any apparent conflict of interest. 

c. Public Art Advisory Committee Contacts: Artist applicants should not contact Public Art Advisory Committee members between releasing the Call to Artists and completing the selection process. All questions or requests for additional information will be directed to the Town of Davie staff.

QUESTIONS

Contact: Jeff Pohlman​

Phone:​(954)797-1163​

E-mail: jpohlman@davie-fl.gov​​