Call for Artists: Zions Bancorporations' Midvale Technology Center Mural

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Bingham Junction Public Art Program Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Project Budget: Maximum of $50,000.00

Application Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST

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The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City is announcing a call for (local Utah/national/international) mural artists or mural artist teams, interested in submitting their qualifications for a project located at the new Zion’s Bank Technology Campus, 7860 S Bingham Junction Blvd., Midvale, UT 84047. The wall selected for the project will be on the exterior West-facing wall of the parking structure. The mural will be extremely visible to all those entering Midvale City heading East on Bingham Junction Blvd. per Midvale City Public Art Guidelines. See the highlighted wall on the image below:

Project Description

The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Midvale City has created the Bingham Junction Public Art Program to provide opportunities to integrate public art into private developments or public spaces within the project area. The RDA of Midvale City in partnership with Zions Bancorporation are seeking qualified artists to design and install a mural that is a creative, original, and prestigious addition to the current Midvale City art exhibits/exhibitions. This mural will go through two separate artist selection committee meetings. The initial selection will result in no more than three finalists. Once the finalists have been selected by the appointed committee, the finalists will be required to create and present their proposals during the second selection meeting. In the second meeting, one design will be chosen for installation. The mural design will then be taken to a City Council meeting to move forward with their recommendation per the Public Art Guidelines.

Criteria required for consideration will be as follows: previous experience on projects of similar scope and scale, willingness to collaborate with Midvale City RDA staff and Zions Bank representative(s), and ability to work within the desired time constraints. This call is open to all (Local-Utah/national) artists or teams regardless of race, creed, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or disability.

The mural site is located on the Zions Bank Technology Campus parking garage. The selected wall is the outermost West-facing wall along Bingham Junction Boulevard. Zions Bank originated in the Salt Lake Valley in 1873. As the first chartered savings bank and first trust company in Utah, Zions began to flourish. The initiation of many large industrial, Utah-based companies was made possible by the helping hand of Zions Bank; including Kennecott Copper, Union Pacific, Utah power Division of PacifiCorp, and Mountain Fuel. The bank’s continuous growth resulted in 121 Zions Bank branches across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. In 2022, Zions Bancorporation opened its state-of-the-art 400,000-square-foot technology center in Midvale, Utah. The Platinum LEED-certified building accommodates 1,500 employees involved in the company’s technology and operations. In 2023, to launch its 150th anniversary year, Zions publicly pledged to continue its legacy of community stewardship with five commitments in mind. The “Five Commitments” include: bolstering business growth and innovation; making our clients stronger; fostering economic opportunity for all; supporting our employees; and building our communities. Selected artist/s will be asked to consider one or more of these five commitments or these additional themes “teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and trust” in their proposal as well as being asked to consider the mural locations and its surroundings.

Project Budget

The RDA has a total project budget of $50,000.00 including design, supplies, rental equipment, installation, travel, and any other expense the artist may incur. If selected to create a proposal, each proposal will receive a compensation of $500.00, regardless of final design selection.

RFQ Submission Guidelines and Requirements

Applicants are required to submit all necessary information in the form of a single PDF file via email by the set deadline of August 30, 2024, no later than 11:59 p.m. MST. All submissions must include the following (page max):

  • Letter of interest; including artist’s name, email, mailing address, any other necessary contact information, interest in the project, and a brief biography of the artist (1 page).

  • Artist resume or CV. Artist teams must provide one resume per member of the team (2 pages).

  • Minimum of five, maximum of ten images of previous work that exemplifies skills relevant to this project including titles, project timeline, final completion dates, materials, client information, and budget (5 pages).

If selected to create a proposal after the initial selection process, the proposal must include:

  • Visual rendering and written description of the proposed artwork along with in-person PowerPoint presentation. Be sure to include detailed dimensions, medium, and materials to be used in the piece (5 pages).

  • A detailed breakdown of proposed budget for the artwork, not to exceed $50,000.00 (1 page).

Project Goals

Artists will be selected based on their ability to create a mural that meets the following criteria:

  • Aligns with desired project theme Teamwork, Innovation, Sustainability, and Trust

  • Is of the highest quality and aesthetic.

  • Meets all public safety and maintenance standards.

  • Installed with proper material to withstand 10-year period against time and weather.

  • Adheres to the Midvale City Public Art Guidelines and Zions Bancorporation values. Please see Exhibit A.

Please do not include supplemental materials beyond the above-listed requirements.

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Timeline

RFQ released – AUGUST 1

RFQ Deadline – AUGUST 30 @ 11:59 PM MST

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #1(3 Artist Selection and Notification) – by SEPTEMBER 2

Finalist Proposal Deadline – SEPTEMBER 13

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #2 (3 Finalist Presentations and Final Selection) – SEPTEMBER 16

Draft Design Proposal and Approval at City Council Meeting – SEPTEMBER 17

Project Kick-Off Meeting/Site Visit – SEPTEMBER 19

Final Mock-Up and Approval – SEPTEMBER 24

Project Start Date – SEPTEMBER 26

Artwork Completion Deadline – OCTOBER 10

Selection Committee Criteria

The Midvale City Design Advisory Committee will review each application and the included materials in its entirety. The committee’s recommendation will be presented to the Midvale City Council for final approval of the commissioned work. The Design Advisory Committee will be inclusive of five voting members:

  • RDA Representatives
  • Community Development Representative
  • City Council Member
  • Local Arts Community Representative
  • Property Owner Representative of Zions choosing
  • Secondary Zions Representative

Selection Criteria/Eligibility

In the selection process the following requirements must be met:

  • The artist/s is (Utah-based/national).
  • The artist includes the cost of any travel/per diem in the budget cap of $50,000.00.
  • The artist/s demonstrate the ability to design and create original artwork that is site specific and meets all project requirements.
  • Proposals demonstrate creativity, innovation, and uniqueness from all previous work.
  • The artist shows understanding of Midvale City and Zions Bank values through proposed work.
  • The artist’s professional experience is extensive including the demands of the project, collaboration with others, and technical experience working with lifts, ladders, and other safety equipment.
  • Ability to assess budget constraints, meet deadlines, and perform all work in a professional manner.
  • The proposed work/s meet all operational, maintenance, American Disabilities Act (ADA), safety, timelines, and stated budget requirements.
  • Ability to provide a Certificate of Liability or other form of proof of insurance. Midvale City RDA MUST be added as the additionally insured (7505 S Holden St, Midvale, UT, 84047).
  • Willingness to enter into a written agreement with the Midvale City RDA for the installation of this commissioned piece.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee is an advisory group made up of Midvale City Staff, a City Council Member, a Community Artist, and a Building Owner Representatives. The committee has been selected to oversee the RDA’s Bingham Junction Public Art Program. Each member has been elected for their related expertise and willingness to serve the Midvale Community. The committee solely makes a sound recommendation to the City Council for final approval as required for all public art installations.

Depending on the scope of the project and associated selection process, the Design Advisory Committee may select a short-list of semi-finalists who will be invited to interview and present a full proposal.

The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City reserves the right to reject any or all applications, to reissue the “Request for Qualifications,” or to terminate the selection process or project at any time without prior notice.

**Please direct all questions regarding this Request For Qualifications to RDA@midvale.com.**

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