326 Request for bid proposals; limited edition reproduction ''Commonwealth'' statue

CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Request for Bid Proposals; Limited Edition Reproduction ''Commonwealth'' Statue

[28 Pa.B. 1124]

Objective:  The Capitol Preservation Committee is requesting bids for a limited edition reproduction of ''Commonwealth'' in order to commemorate the restoration of the statue. The objective is to produce an exact replica of ''Commonwealth,'' not an interpretation.

Bid Due Date:  March 13, 1998, 12 p.m.

Delivery:  August 3, 1998, 2 p.m.

Contact:  Chris Connell. Capitol Preservation Committee, [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail].

Prebid Qualifications:

Sculptor:

   --Minimum 5 years experience in fine art realistic sculpture

   --Photos of previous work submitted with bid

   --Small sample of previous work required upon request

   --AutoCAD capabilities requested, but not required

Foundry:

--Minimum 5 years experience casting ''bonded bronze'' fine art realistic sculpture

--Photos of previous work submitted with bid

--Small sample of previous work required upon request

Original:

   --Corrective views, AutoCAD drawings/dimensions provided by Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee.

Clay Model:

   --Must be approved by Committee

   --Due Date:  April 23, 1998, 2 p.m.

Prototype:

   --Must be approved by Committee

   --Due Date:  May 14, 1998, 2 p.m.

   --To be given to Committee upon completion of casting

Production Sample:

   --Must be approved by Committee

   --Due Date:  June 1, 1998, 2p.m.

   --To be given to Committee prior to completion of casting

Production Rights:

   --The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee maintains sole and exclusive rights, titles and interest in all aspects of the production and reproduction of ''Commonwealth'' including but not limited to photos, drawings, measurements, original artwork, models, prototypes, production samples, castings and reproductions. No sale, public or private, of ''Commonwealth'' productions, reproductions or items of whatsoever nature related to ''Commonwealth'' shall be permitted without the express written consent of the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee. Nothing contained herein shall or shall be deemed to alter, vary or modify the rights, titles and interest, both by way of intellectual property rights and others, of the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee in ''Commonwealth'' productions, reproductions or items of whatsoever nature pertaining to or related to ''Commonwealth.''

Bid Request:

   --Bid should be itemized and should reflect all production, shipping and handling costs.

   --Please fax: [phone]

Casting:  Delivery August 3, 1998, 2 p.m.

Reproduction Medium:

   --''Bonded Bronze''

   --50% Bronze Powder/50% Polyester Resin

   --Staff, Eagle, ribbon and right arm prefabricated in pewter to avoid breakage

Reproduction Finish:

   --Appearance of antique gold patina

Reproduction Height:

   --Approximately 14 inches total from 1/2 ball to top of Eagle

Reproduction Base:

   --Approximately 6" x 6" square and 2" high

   --Prices required on two mediums:

   --Wood, varnished mahogany with molding to complement

   --Marble, polished and with a color to complement statue

Reproduction Mounting:

   --Secured to base with metal rod/bolt

   --Not white or light color

Reproduction Inscription:

   --Inscription attached to reproduction base

   --Brass plaque appropriate size with finish to complement statue

   --Inscription will read as follows: ''Commonwealth,'' Pennsylvania State Capitol, 1905-1998, Limited Edition.

Reproduction Signature:

   --Current artist signature/initials on reverse of ball

Reproduction Packaging:

   --Individual packaging with protective material in boxes sized to statue

Production Rights:

   --Same as ''original'' production rights

   Bid Request:

   --Bid should be itemized and reflect all production, shipping andhandling costs for the following:

   1.  500 and 1,000 statues w/marble base

   2.  500 and 1,000 statues w/wood base

REP. PAUL I. CLYMER,   
Chairperson

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-326. Filed for public inspection February 27, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]