Art in Transit, the public art program of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), is an integral part of UTA's Rail Capital Projects. UTA and its Art in Transit partners have commissioned public art at 22 station sites in conjunction with three light rail projects in Salt Lake County. These works of art enhance UTA passenger's traveling experience as well as showcase elements of community identity, history and values.
Qualifications For A Public Art Program
CALL TO ARTISTS
Request For Qualifications For A Public Art Program
UT-08-006VT
ARTIST MATERIALS DUE BY APRIL 1, 2008 2:00 PM MDT
This project is being financed by Utah Transit Authority (UTA) with financial assistance from the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) of the United States Department of Transportation; the artists' contract awarded will be subject to a financial assistance contract with FTA. Also contributing to the project is West Valley City.
Issuance of this notice does not commit the parties above indicated to award any contracts, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The parties above mentioned reserve the right to waive any minor irregularities and informalities, to reject any and all proposals for sound business reasons, to advertise as applicable, and to make awards in the best interest of the Project.
The artists (contractors) will be required to comply with all applicable equal employment laws and regulations. UTA in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and 49CFR, Part 23, will afford Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) full opportunity to respond and will not discriminate against any interested firm or persons on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in the review of qualifications or contract award. If subcontracting, qualified firms will be required to address the utilization of DBE's in their proposals. UTA's DBE goal for this procurement is Race Neutral IF subcontracting is involved.
Contact Val Todd at vtodd@rideuta.com if interested.