Lawrence Central

Lawrence Central Rotary invites local and regional artists to submit new creative designs for its community bike rack initiative. Lawrence Central Rotary’s community bike rack initiative has resulted in the construction and placement of four bike racks in the Lawrence area. The fifth bike rack will be placed in front of Van Go Inc., 715 New Jersey, Lawrence, KS. LiveWell Lawrence, a Douglas County Community Foundation initiative that is focused on improving everyday environments to make it easier for people to get more physically active, has joined Lawrence Central Rotary in funding this bike rack. The selected bike rack will become the property of Van Go Inc. We encourage anyone to submit a proposal. BE CREATIVE!

Specifications for Design:

• The bike rack must be able to withstand severe outdoor weather in cold and hot temperatures and should be low maintenance with excellent sustainability. It should also be made of non-abrasive materials that can be easily maintained and does not scratch or damage bicycle frames with a durable finish that does not sustain damage from bicycles or locks.
• The bicycle rack must accommodate at least 8 bicycles.
• Artists/designers should approach the project as a permanent installation to be installed into a concrete surface, with a minimum 10 year life expectancy.
• The selected entry will be exclusive to the Lawrence Central Rotary’s Bike Rack Project.
• All work must be safe for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages with no pinch points, sharp edges, or corners.
• The work should be of an appropriate height and design so that it will not create a hazard for visually impaired or physically challenged pedestrians. A bicycle should not have to be lifted off the ground to access and be secured to the rack. The artwork must allow for part of the bicycle frame as well as at least one wheel to be secured to the rack.
• Refer to the attached photo for bike rack location. 
• The design must be compatible with commonly used U-locks.
• Artists/designers are encouraged to review the bicycle parking guidelines created by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. More information can be found at http://www.apbp.org/resource/resmgr/publications/bicycle_parking_guidelines.pdf

Review Criteria:

• Creativity of design – visually noticeable, artistically designed, and unique.
• Durability of design
• Environmentally friendly design
• Easy maintenance

How to Apply: Only electronic submissions accepted. 

• A one-page statement with your name, contact information, and a brief written description of your project which includes:
•  a description of your concept
• the materials to be used and assembly
• the capacity of the bike rack
• a brief statement of your experience in creating a work of art or fabricating materials
• Sketch of proposed bicycle rack, in color, and with explanatory notes and dimensions
• Budget
• Resume with current contact information
• 3 to 5 clearly labeled digital images of previous work relevant to this project with corresponding, numbered list of same works with title, media, dimensions, project budget, and brief description of the work.
• Three professional references with contact information, including email and telephone number(s).

Project timeline:

• Proposal submission deadline: March 1, 2012
• Notification of selection: March 7, 2012
• Bike rack delivery to site: April 18, 2012
• Proposed installation timeframe: April 19-27, 2012
• Bike rack unveiling: Mid-May, 2012