$200,000 available forOrange County I-4 Ultimate Project Public Art
Project Description
The Orange County Public Art Review Board seeks an artist or artist team(s) to developartworkfor a dedicated site located to the south of I-4 at the Grand National Drive overpass to provide an artistically rich installation that will capture the character and culture of our community, and visually enhance the public space. For a region that sees more than 70 million visitors a year, the art will be a welcome addition and an opportunity to showcase Central Florida’s artistic side.
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.Applications, resumes, images and other materials must be submitted by midnight MST through the CaFÉ online service.
Background
Orange County, Florida is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of more than 1.3 million residents that contains the city of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities. It is a destination for travelers around the world, with Visit Orlando reporting 75 million annual visitors in 2018, and Orlando International Airport the 10th-busiest airport in the nation with 47 million passengers annually. It is home to the Orange County Convention Center, the second-largest convention center in the United States. The community at large has grown far beyond its reputation as a center for the citrus industry and theme parks to a world-recognized hub of innovation, technology and diversity. Orange County is one of six jurisdictions commissioning art along the 21-mile stretch of the I-4 Ultimate project with part of the $1.5 million Project Art Endowment.
Site
The site being considered falls within the boundaries of both the City of Orlando and the International Drive overlay plan. It is located northeast of I-4 at the Kirkman Road exit ramp, across Grand National Drive from the western terminus of Oak Ridge Road. (See the map of the Site Plan.)
The I-4 Ultimate Project Art Endowment Committee, consisting of representatives of I-4 Mobility Partners, FDOT and the construction joint venture of Skanska Granite Lane (SGL Constructors), is funding the public art installation that will be integrated into the project landscape to enhance the interstate corridor along I-4, creating a more scenic and cultural experience for motorists and pedestrians. In addition to the Orange County project, five other municipalities have received funds from the committee: the City of Orlando, the Town of Eatonville, Winter Park, Maitland and Altamonte Springs.
Budget
$200,000 has been approved for artwork, as part of a grant from the I-4 Ultimate Art Endowment Committee. The budget shall be inclusive of all related expenses pertaining to the installation, including permitting, infrastructure, lighting and fabrication of the art installation.
Artwork Selection Criteria
The Public Artist SelectionPanel seekscreative solutions for the location mentioned above.The artwork should be permanent and durable with little maintenance needed in the location at whichitwill be sited. Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence, as evidenced by submitted materials, professionalexperience and compatibility.
While artistic quality is very important, works will be reviewed for durability, safety and appropriateness to the site. Artworks must be structurally sound and able to withstand an outdoor environment in a largely unsupervised area that is not protected from weather or curious viewers. Orlando has a subtropical climate that is hot and humid with intense sun, seasonal heavy rains and hurricane-force winds. Avoiding potential problems such as deteriorating rust and fading should be considered.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to professional artists working in three-dimensional media.
Site Visit
Interested artists are invited to visit the site at any time. It lies beside a public road. Finalists will be invited to visit the site at a designated date and time (to be announced), and hosted by officials who should be able to answer any questions.
Selection Process
A selection panel consisting of the project manager, arts professionals and staff will review artist qualifications and images of past work. Three artists will be selected to provide proposals and will bepaid a stipend of $2,000 each for their site-specific proposal. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals. The Director of Arts & CulturalAffairs serves as the nonvoting chair of the Selection Panel.
The Public Artist Selection Panel andOrange County reserve the right to reject any or all applications, proposals or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process, or the selection process, for any reason and without prior notice.
Submittal Requirements
· Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs uses the CaFÉ online service for its public art selection process.There is no charge for artists to register with CaFÉ or submit an application.
· Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is desired.
· Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
· Letter of interest,outlining interest in the project and a preliminary statement of approach.
· A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 12. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted.
Timeline
· Aug. 28, 2019- Release of call to artists on CAFÉ.
· Nov. 6, 2019, midnight MST – Artist submission deadline on CAFÉ.
· Nov. 13, 2019– Selection Panel Review Meeting to choose three finalists.
· Dec. 4, 2019- Artist Site Visit for three finalists.
· Feb. 19, 2020- Selection Panel Review meets to review final proposals and select artist.
· May 1, 2020- Artist final proposal due to I-4 Ultimate Project.
· Feb. 2, 2021- Artwork installation completed.
Contact
For further information, contact Mr. Terry Olson, Director, Arts & Cultural Affairs.Terry.Olson@ocfl.net, 407-836-5540.
ARTWORK COMMISSION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
ARTIST
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of this ___ day of ________, 20__, by and between Orange County, Florida, a charter county and political subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, Florida, 32801 (hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY), and _________________, a business entity (hereinafter referred to as the ARTIST), whose Federal I.D. or Social Security number is _____________.
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, the COUNTY wishes to obtain artwork (the “Artwork”) for the Back To Nature Wildllife Refuge, located at 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, Florida, 32832 (the “Site”), and
WHEREAS, the ARTIST is an artist that is willing to be responsible for providing such artwork, and
WHEREAS, an Artist Selection Panel of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Office, with members from the users of the facility, the builders of the facility and from the arts community selected ARTIST in an open application process, and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Review Board has approved the recommendation of the Artist Selection Panel,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
The above recitals are true and correct, and form a material part of this Agreement.
1. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the ____ day of ________, 20__, through ____ day of ________, 20__, or until services are completed in compliance with Section 2.
2. Services To Be Provided. ARTIST will provide services as described in this section.
(A) ARTIST agrees to provide a personalized service of creating the Artwork in compliance with all terms and conditions of this section and Agreement.
(B) Terms and Conditions:
Art Work Title:
Medium:
Artwork Size:
Description:
Approval of Sketches:
Delivery:
Final Acceptance:
Delivery Address:
(C) ARTIST further agrees to provide a sketch of the work to COUNTY. After the final sketch is approved by COUNTY on or before ________ ___, 20__ sculpt, fabricate, paint, deliver and install the finished Artwork to COUNTY on or before _______ ___, 20__.
(D) In any public presentation or publication of this work the artist will acknowledge that it was commissioned by the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Public Art Program in Orlando, Florida.
(E) All required laws, regulations, codes and ordinances will be observed.
(F) ARTIST will secure any and all required licenses, permits and similar legal authorizations at ARTIST’s expense as may be necessary for the installation of the Artwork at the Site.
(G) ARTIST will provide a detailed maintenance and preservation plan (the “Maintenance & Preservation Plan”) including a description of all materials and products utilized in the Artwork and the required routine care and upkeep involved.
(H) ARTIST will attend a public presentation of the art at a mutually agreed upon time within one month of the installation.
(I) ARTIST will give a lecture on the artist’s work and elements influencing its design and construction.
(J) ARTIST shall arrange the transportation and installation of the Artwork in consultation with COUNTY. If ARTIST does not install the Artwork him or herself, ARTIST shall supervise and approve the installation.
(K) ARTIST shall provide required insurance in amounts and limits specified in Section 10.
(L) ARTIST shall provide a list of all subcontractors along with a copy of the agreement between the ARTIST and each subcontractor.
(M) ARTIST shall provide photographic documentation of the Artwork.
(N) ARTIST shall install the art on the site that the County has prepared.
3. COUNTY’s Obligations.
(A) COUNTY shall perform all obligations in strict compliance with all terms and conditions of this agreement.
(B) COUNTY shall not permit any use of ARTIST’s name or misuse of the Artwork which would discredit ARTIST’s reputation as an artist or which would violate the spirit of the Artwork, should such use or misuse be within COUNTY’s control.
(C) COUNTY shall provide and install a plaque on or near the Artwork containing a credit to ARTIST and a copyright notice substantially in the following form: ________________________________________.
(D) COUNTY shall provide timely and suitable access to the installation site.
(E) COUNTY shall provide suitable barricades at COUNTY’s expenses during installation in order to protect the Artwork and the general public.
4. Design. ARTIST submitted a design concept/schematic (the “Design Proposal”) with an accompanying budget (the “Budget”), pursuant to a competition organized for the procurement of an artist to design and fabricate an artwork suitable for the current project, which Design was selected and approved by the COUNTY. The Design Proposal and Budget shall be attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2, respectively.
5. Independent Contractor. In performing the services herein specified, ARTIST is acting as an Independent Contractor, and neither ARTIST nor any of ARTIST’s staff shall be considered employees of COUNTY.
6. Compensation. COUNTY will remunerate ARTIST for services as described in Section 2 for the amount not to exceed _________________________________. This amount shall represent the entire limit of compensation allowable under this Agreement.
(A) If ARTIST incurs costs in excess of the amount listed here, ARTIST shall pay such excess from ARTIST’s own funds unless ARTIST previously obtained approval for such costs from COUNTY (or such costs were the result of actions or inaction of COUNTY).
(B) Schedule. A schedule for the payment is attached to the Agreement as Exhibit 3.
7. Availability of Funds. COUNTY’s performance and obligation to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation for its purpose by the Board of County Commissioners, or other specified funding source for this procurement.
8. Risk of Loss. ARTIST shall bear the risk of loss or damage to the Artwork until COUNTY’s final acceptance of the Artwork under Section 10. ARTIST shall take such measures as are reasonably necessary to protect the Artwork from loss or damage. COUNTY shall bear the risk of loss or damage to the Artwork prior to final acceptance only if, during such time, the partially or wholly completed Artwork is in the custody, control or supervision of COUNTY or its agent(s) for the purposes of transporting, storing, installing or performing other services to the Artwork.
9. Artist’s Representations and Warranties.
(A) Warranties of Title. ARTIST represents and warrants that:
a) the Artwork is solely the result of the artistic effort of ARTIST;
b) except as otherwise disclosed in writing to COUNTY, the Artwork is unique and original and does not infringe upon any copyright or the rights of any person;
c) the Artwork (or duplicate thereof) has not been accepted for sale elsewhere;
d) ARTIST has not sold, assigned, transferred, licensed, granted, encumbered or utilized the Artwork or any element thereof or any copyright related thereto which may affect or impair the rights granted pursuant to this Agreement;
e) the Artwork is free and clear of any liens from any source whatsoever;
f) all Artwork created or performed by ARTIST under this Agreement, whether created by ARTIST alone or in collaboration with others, shall be wholly original with ARTIST and shall not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party;
g) ARTIST has the full power to enter into and perform this Agreement and to make the grant of rights contained in this Agreement;
h) all services performed hereunder shall be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, etc. and with all necessary care, skill and diligence;
i) These representations and warranties shall survive the termination or other extinction of this Agreement.
(B) Warranties of Quality and Condition.
a) ARTIST represents and warrants that all work will be performed in accordance with professional “workmanlike” standards and free from defective or inferior materials and workmanship (including any defects consisting of “inherent vice,” or qualities that cause or accelerate deterioration of the Artwork) for one year after the date of final acceptance by the COUNTY under Section 11.
b) ARTIST represents and warrants that the Artwork and the materials used are not currently known to be harmful to public health and safety.
c) ARTIST represents and warrants that reasonable maintenance of the Artwork will not require procedures substantially in excess of those described in the Maintenance & Preservation Plan submitted by ARTIST pursuant to Section 2(G).
d) If within one year COUNTY observes any breach of warranty that is curable by ARTIST, ARTIST shall, at the request of COUNTY, cure the breach promptly, satisfactorily and consistent with professional conservation standards, at no expense to COUNTY. The COUNTY shall give notice to ARTIST of such breach with reasonable promptness.
e) If after one year COUNTY observes any breach of warranty that is curable by ARTIST, the COUNTY shall contact ARTIST to make or supervise repairs or restorations at a reasonable fee during ARTIST’s lifetime. ARTIST shall have the right of first refusal to make or supervise repairs or restorations. Should ARTIST be unavailable or unwilling to accept reasonable compensation under the industry standard, COUNTY may seek the services of a qualified restorative conservator and maintenance expert.
f) If within one year COUNTY observes a breach of warranty that is not curable by ARTIST, ARTIST is responsible for reimbursing COUNTY for damages, expenses and loss incurred by the COUNTY as a result of the breech. However, if ARTIST disclosed the risk of this breach in the Design Proposal and COUNTY accepted that it may occur, it shall not be deemed a breach.
g) Acceptable Standard of Display. ARTIST represents and warrants that:
i. General routine cleaning and repair of the Artwork and any associated working parts and/or equipment will maintain the Artwork within an acceptable standard of public display.
ii. Foreseeable exposure to the elements and general wear and tear will cause the Artwork to experience only minor repairable damages and will not cause the Artwork to fall below an acceptable standard of public display.
iii. With general routine cleaning and repair, and within the context of foreseeable exposure to the elements and general wear and tear, the Artwork will not experience irreparable conditions that do not fall within an acceptable standard of public display, including mold, rust, fracturing, staining, chipping, tearing, abrading and peeling.
iv. Manufacturer’s Warranties. To the extent the Artwork incorporates products covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, ARTIST shall provide copies of such warranties to COUNTY.
The foregoing warranties are conditional, and shall be voided by the failure of COUNTY to maintain the Artwork in accordance with ARTIST’s specifications and the applicable conservation standards. If COUNTY fails to maintain the Artwork in good condition, ARTIST, in addition to other rights or remedies ARTIST may have in equity or at law, shall have the right to disown the Artwork as ARTIST’s creation and request that all credits be removed from the Artwork and reproductions thereof until the Artwork’s condition is satisfactorily repaired.
10. General Insurance.
(A) The ARTIST will provide General Liability Coverage for all operations including, but not limited to, Contractual, Products and Completed Operations, and Personal Injury. The limits will not be less than $300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) bodily injury and property damages, or its equivalent. Said coverage shall list COUNTY as an additional insured and the insurance coverage shall contain a provision which forbids any cancellation, changes or material alterations in the coverage without providing 30 days written notice to the COUNTY.
(B) ARTIST acknowledges that until final acceptance of the Artwork by COUNTY under Section 11, any injury to property or persons caused by the ARTIST’s Artwork or any damage to, theft of, vandalism to, or acts of God affecting the ARTIST’s Artwork are the sole responsibility of ARTIST, including, but not limited to, any loss occurring during the creation, storage, transportation or delivery of the Artist’s Artwork, regardless of where such loss occurs.
11. Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights.
(A) Title. Title to the Artwork shall pass to COUNTY upon COUNTY’s written final acceptance and payment for the Artwork pursuant to Section 10. Artist shall provide COUNTY with a Transfer of Title in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 4.
(B) Ownership of Documents. One set of presentation materials prepared and submitted under this Agreement shall be retained by COUNTY for possible exhibition and to hold for permanent safekeeping.
(C) Copyright of Ownership. ARTIST retains all rights under the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq., as the sole author of the Artwork for the duration of the copyright.
(D) Reproduction Rights.
a) In view of the intention that the final Artwork shall be unique, ARTIST shall not make any additional exact duplicate three-dimensional reproductions of the final Artwork, nor shall ARTIST grant permission to others to do so except with written permission of COUNTY. However, nothing shall prevent ARTIST from creating future Artworks in ARTIST’s manner and style or artistic expression.
b) ARTIST grants to COUNTY and its assigns an irrevocable license to make two-dimensional reproductions of the Artwork for non-commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, reproductions used in brochures, media publicity and exhibition catalogs, or other similar publications provided that these rights are exercised in a tasteful and professional manner.
c) All reproductions by COUNTY shall contain a credit to ARTIST and a copyright notice in substantially the following form: _____________________________________________.
d) ARTIST shall use the ARTIST’s best efforts in any public showing or resume use of reproductions to give acknowledgement to COUNTY in substantially the following form: “an original Artwork commissioned by and in the public art collection of ORANGE COUNTY.”
e) ARTIST shall, at ARTIST’s expense, cause to be registered with the United States Register of Copyrights, a copyright for the Artwork in ARTIST’s name.
f) If COUNTY wishes to make reproductions of the Artwork for commercial purposes, including, but not limited to, T-shirts, postcards and posters, the parties hereto shall execute a separate agreement to address the terms of the license granted by ARTIST and the royalty ARTIST shall receive.
g) Third Party Infringement. COUNTY is not responsible for any third party infringement of ARTIST’s copyright and not responsible for protecting the intellectual property rights of ARTIST.
12. Artist’s General Rights.
(A) ARTIST retains all rights under state and federal laws including §106A of the Copyright Act of 1976.
(B) COUNTY agrees that it will not intentionally alter, modify, change, destroy or damage the Artwork without first obtaining permission from ARTIST.
(C) If any alteration or damage to the Artwork occurs, ARTIST shall have the right to disclaim authorship of the Artwork in addition to any remedies ARTIST may have in law or equity under this contract. Upon written request, COUNTY shall remove the identification plaque and all attributive references to ARTIST at its own expense within 60 days of receipt of the notice. No provision of this Agreement shall obligate COUNTY to alter or remove any such attributive reference printed or published prior to COUNTY’s receipt of such notice. ARTIST may take such other action as ARTIST may choose in order to disavow the Artwork.
13. Alterations of Site or Removal of Artwork.
(A) COUNTY shall notify ARTIST of any proposed significant alteration of the Site that would affect the intended character and appearance of the Artwork. COUNTY shall make a good faith effort to consult with ARTIST in the planning and execution of any such alteration. COUNTY shall make a reasonable effort to maintain the integrity of the Artwork.
(B) COUNTY agrees not to arbitrarily remove or relocate the Artwork without first making a good faith effort to contact ARTIST. ARTIST shall not unreasonably withhold approval of removal or relocation of the Artwork. Should ARTIST agree to such removal or relocation, ARTIST shall provide COUNTY with written handling instructions. In the event that ARTIST is deceased or unable to otherwise give the ARTIST’s consent, the current owner of the copyright of the Artwork shall not unreasonably withhold permission, keeping in mind the intentions of ARTIST at the time of commission and fabrication.
14. Indemnification. If there are any claims for damages attributable to the negligence, errors or omissions of ARTIST, its agents or employees while providing the services called for herein, it is understood and agreed that ARTIST shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY from any and all losses, costs, liability, damages and expenses arising out of such claims or litigation asserted as a result hereof. However, ARTIST shall not be responsible for negligent acts or omissions of COUNTY, its agents or employees, or of third parties which result in bodily injury to persons or property.
15. Termination.
(A) Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving the other party at least ten (10) days prior written notice.
(B) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon breach by the other party of any material provision of this Agreement, provided such breach continues for fifteen (15) days after receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party.
16. Entire Agreement Modification. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to such subject matter. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by mutual written agreement of the authorized parties to this Agreement.
17. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The venue for any litigation involving this contract shall be the Ninth Circuit Court in and for Orange County, Florida.
18. Notices. All notices hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing, delivered personally, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight courier, and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally or when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
As to COUNTY:
Terry Olson, Administrator
Arts & Cultural Affairs Office
Orange County Government
450 E. South Street, Suite 345
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836-5546
(407) 836-5554 (fax)
Terry.Olson@ocfl.net
As to ARTIST:
____________________
or to such other persons or places as either party may from time to time designate by written notice to the other.
10. Assignment. ARTIST shall not assign or transfer, in whole or in part, this Agreement or any of ARTIST’s rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of COUNTY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Board of County Commissioners
By: _________________________________
Carrie Woodell, MPA, CFCM,
CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, APP
Manager, Procurement Division
Date: _______________________________
ARTIST
By:
Date: _______________________________
EXHIBIT 1
DESIGN PROPOSAL
EXHIBIT 2
BUDGET
EXHIBIT 3
PAYMENT SCHEDULED UPON COMPLETION OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMS,
AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT 2 BUDGET.
EXHIBIT 4
TRANSFER OF TITLE
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
TRANSFER OF TITLE
FOR VALUABE CONSIDERATION, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned ARTIST located at the address noted below does hereby sell, transfer and convey to the Agency, located in Orlando, Florida, its assigns and successors, all right, title and interest in the ownership of the Artwork commissioned by Agreement of __________ and as described therein.
Title:
Location: Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge, 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, Florida, 32832.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Artist has executed this written transfer of title on this the ____ day of _______________, 20__.
__________________________
Witness
Sworn to and subscribed
before me on this ____ day
of ______________, 20__.
__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Social Security Number
My Commission Expires: _________
(NOTARY SEAL)
Artist______________________________
Address ____________________________
Social Security Number ________________
