The Foley Main Street Community Foundation, acting as the coordinating agent for the Foley Main Street Board of Directors, the City of Foley Beautification Committee, the Foley Historic Commission, and the Foley Art Center, publishes this Request for Proposals (RFP) to design, fabricate, deliver, and install artistic (sculptural) bicycle racks for Downtown Foley.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Acknowledging the popularity of bicycling, and the need for safe and secure bicycle parking in Downtown Foley, the Foley Main Street Foundation invites professional and amateur artists of all backgrounds to participate.

BICYCLE RACK DESIGN CRITERIA

In keeping with the best practices for bicycle rack design and functionality as defined in the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professional (APBP) Bicycle Parking Guidelines (http:///www.apbp.org/resources/resmgr/publications/bicycle_parking_guidelines.pdf) and City of Foley standards, artists should be aware of the following guidelines for bicycle rack designs:

• Must accommodate a minimum of two (2) bicycles, each with two points of contact to minimize wheel bending, with spacing of a minimum of 2.5 ft. and a maximum of 3.5 ft.
• Must allow for easy use when locking bicycles with a “U lock” connecting the frame and at least one wheel to the rack.
• Must be constructed of durable materials able to withstand permanent exposure to elements, and wear from bicycles and locks, and a material that will not cause damage to the bikes.
• In addition, all bicycle rack designs must adhere to city code regulation regarding sidewalk obstruction (including placing any property, material, or other item upon any public sidewalk) that require at least five (5) feet of contiguous sidewalk width that is always kept clear for pedestrian passage.
• The City of Foley will aid the artist in the installation of all racks per the artist specifications. Contact points (to the ground) must be secured by no less than two connecting points with 4” anchor bolts or be preferably inground mounted. Final rack placement will be determined by the City of Foley according to the design, size, and appropriateness to the site in Downtown Foley.
• For information on Downtown Foley, please go to the Foley Main Street website at www.foleymainstreet.com

SCOPE OF PROJECT

BUDGET – The Foundation has $20,000.00 to be used with this project, not to exceed $4,000 for each bicycle rack design, fabrication, delivery and help in installation.

Please see commission document for full project information and application instructions.