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FINE ART CONSERVATION LABORATORIES T’ a SANTABARBARA,CA93121 Tt (805)564-3438 FAX($O5)568 117$ Ii ØJY%9//7 FINE ART CONSERVATION LABORATORIES T’ A tT SANTABARBARA,CA93121 (805)564-3438 FAX($o5)568 117$ Ii - www.flneattconservationlab.com CITY Of NEWPORT, OREGON RfP MURAL RESTORATION AND RENEWAL PROJECT Peggy Hawker, City Recorder/Special Projects Director City of Newport 169 SW Coast Highway Newport, Oregon 97365 A. Proposer Entity Clarification: As I have discussed with Peggy Hawker, the services you are seeking are best provided by an art conservation professional who has extensive mural conservation/ restoration experience. Our firm does not paint new murals and does not employ artists. B. Intent “The goal of this RFP is to restore the murals as time, funding, and availability permits.” As part of this process, it is proposed that a quick review/survey of all the murals be done to establish priorities according to condition/instability and budget. In this manner, a more targeted effort can be made to plan and fundraise. We offer our assistance in the fundraising process. See details later in this FRP. D. Source of Funds and Budget The City of Newport has budgeted funds for mural restoration. There is currently approximately $10,000 in the mural restoration budget. It is recommended, in the best interests of the City, that the funds first be utilized, in part, for a survey. See “E. Scope of Work.” fACL, Inc. and Scott M. Haskins have experience in assisting with fundraising and we are willing to discuss our past efforts if you are interested. F. Scope of Work A proposed survey of all the murals that are the under the care of the City will utilize the inventory already compiled by the City. It is assumed that the inventory would already be turned into or entered into a database prior to the survey. It would be best if there were identifying high resolution photos included (for mapping out condition issues for future reports to the City). The on site survey resulting from this RFP, conducted by Scott M. Haskins, professional mural conservation expert, would be assisted by the City’s representative(s) so that in the process distinctions could be made what mural maintenance might be undertaken by the City’s personnel (or artists if preferred by the City) and which tasks need the expertise of a professional mural conservator. 1 of 21 The survey would be undertaken with a list of possible priorities of the City in mind so that resulting proposals to the City could be customized and useful. Some of these priorities might include choosing to fund future work on murals based on urgency (instability) of condition, civic events, availability of funding, publication needs etc. Click here to see a short video of a similar survey undertaken for Texas Southern University: http://tsumurals.org As you can see in the video, some murals were in very unstable condition. But many of your murals might need straightforward protection only, as with this new mural in Los Angeles: https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJh1IY TXuM RFP for Mural Restoration/Renewal Page 4 2. Phase Two: Interview of Proposers We are available for formal interviews in person or via Skype. G. Eligibility Mural and painting conservation is our only business. We do not paint new murals and we do not employ artists. If selected and if required, fACL, Inc. will obtain a City of Newport business license, We will also provide satisfactory evidence of our corporate status to the City of Newport. H. Selection Criteria 1. Professional qualifications. See basic resume for Scott M. Haskins, included. 2. Proven artistic merit. See included page but also available at: http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/media-room/ 3. Body of work (past projects). See included page of last few years but expanded version available at:: http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/mural/ 4. Experience working within the public process. Consultation projects attached but also available at http://www.fineartconservationlab.com/consultationsl RFP for Mural Restoration/Renewal Page 5 5. Demonstrated muralist work (New murals?) NA 6. Prior mural restoration work helpful- See #3 7. Proven capacity to deliver the project requirements on time and within budget- All projects listed on the Mural Projects List and the Consultation list were done on time and on budget. 8. Budget: Our proposal includes an on-site 2 day visit to briefly inspect all the murals the City has on their list, assisted by a City representative. No technical or chemical analysis will be performed, nor hands-on treatments of any conditions on the murals. The records/inventory of the City will be updated with the information gathered from the survey. Time will be available to meet with City personnel to discuss the project and customize the results of this project. The final report’s format will be according to the needs of the City. See “F. Scope of Work.” The cost for this visit/survey is $6,840.00. The fee includes all travel expenses, labor etc. 2 of 21 K. How to Apply All submittal requirements must contain page numbers and include the following items in the order listed below. The qualifications package will not be considered if incomplete. RFP for Mural Restoration/Renewal Page 6 1. Letter of interest: no more than one page in length, which explains your interest in the project. Include your name, address, phone number(s) and web site, if available. Included 2. Artist’s Statement: no more than one page in length, describing your work. Included 3. Current Resume: Both personal and project background included 4. References: included 5. Images of work: included 6. Supportive materials - included 7. The Response to RFP was sent via e-mail to Peggy Hawker, at [email protected], on Sept 19,, 2017. The subject line of the e-mail read, “Mural Restoration Proposal.” All submitters will receive an e-mail confirmation of the receipt. Late applications will not be considered. This space left blank on purpose. Support documents follow 3 of 21 FLXE ART CONSER’.’ATIOX LABORATORIES IF\cDI.., Inc. SANTABARBARA,CA93L2 RESPONSE TO RFP MURAL RESTORATION AND RENEWAL PROJECT CITY Of NEWPORT, OREGON September 18, 2017 Peggy Hawker, City Recorder/Special Projects Director City of Newport 169 SW Coast Highway Newport, Oregon 97365 541.574.0613 [email protected] Letter of Intent To the City of Newport, We are pleased to offer your our expertise and extensive background in the protection, preservation, restoration and conservation of murals. Our projects take us all over the US (and abroad] to assist private and corporate clients and to provide professional mural conservation services to city, state, county and federal government agencies for consultations and treatments. Working with your city employees or contractors to formulate a plan for the future and to help you establish priorities is something we have done many times. We presently have similar contracts with the Federal Reserve, The Corporation of the President in SLC, UT, the Province of British Columbia, BC, Canada and the City of Los Angeles, CA. We are more than sure that we can give you efficient, reliable service and dependable information based on your needs and number of murals under your care and make those services fit within your budget. Within this RFP Response, we trust you will find the confidence to contact us for future information. We are looking forward to it, Scott M. Haskins, Head of Conservation Pres. fACL, Inc. 4 of 21 Artist’s Statement Scott M. Haskins graduated in 1978 from the Italian government (Lombardy Region - ENAIP) 3 year master’s degree level painting and mural conservation program run in conjunction with the Istituto Centrale del Restauro (ICR) in Rome. Between 1978 and 1984 Mr. Haskins established the painting conservation laboratory at Brigham Young University, in Utah, which also served the historical collection of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the time period, other institutions served were the International Museum of Pioneers - Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Son’s of Utah Pioneers, The Springville Art Museum and many private collectors. In 1984, Mr. Haskins began private practice in Santa Barbara, CA where he provides painting conservation services over a wide geographical region. Besides easel paintings, he is recognized and well known nationwide and internationally for his art conservation work on murals. He also consults on damaged art issues as an expert witness for the courts, disaster response companies and for insurance companies, nationwide. He is the author of the best selling series, Save Your Stuff, home collection care manuals for collectibles, memorabilia and family history. His book, Save Your Stuff in the Workplace addresses similar issues in the corporate and government office environment. For a news article featuring Scott M. Haskins’s, Click here: http: //www.fineartconservationlab.com/media-room/art-restorerconservator-scott-m-haskins featured-in-life-section-of-newspaper/ Scott M. Haskins is active professionally in the art conservation community, American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), the international organization, 1IC and WAAC and adheres to the Ethics and Standards of Practice of those oprganizations. Video testimonials on YouTube “Bestartdoc” channel Mural Conservation Consultation Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeH MxDhOpvA&list=PL41 D8OC 1 C65FF2 CE7&index=2 0 Anti graffiti layers on public art in LA https://www.voutube.com/watch?v=CJh1IY TXuM&list=PL41 D8OC1C65FF2CE7&index=17 Varnishing murals: https :/Jwww.youtube.com/watch?v=avxlnlaala8&list=PL41 D8OC1C65FF2 CE7&t=3s&index= 16 Fred Page, Appraiser, Insurance Claims Expert http ://www.voutube.com/watch?v=DOUDBOM9gw Charles Bonner, Attorney, San Francisco http://www.voutube.com/watch?v=oWZSBzZ-a2Y George Stern, Art Dealer, West Hollywood, CA http ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdgnATVVlLc 5 of 21 FINE ART CONSERVATION LABORATORIES P.O.
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