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ARTISTIC SERVICES FOR SITE SPECIFIC ARTWORK, COMMEMORATIVE PIECES, SIGNAGE PROJECTS, AND MARKETING AND BRANDING FOR UW DEPARTMENTS

SCOPE: Contract for Artistic Design Services for Site Specific Artwork, Commemorative Pieces, Signage Projects, and Marketing and Branding for UW Departments.

Contractors will design and/or assist in the coordination of fabrication and installation of site specific artwork and/or interior and outdoor signage.  The location of the artwork will vary and will include indoor and outdoor walls, building entrances, furniture and other structures.  Some designs may be based on an existing logo, UW Crest, or photos that need to be enhanced or transformed to meet the specific requirements of the individual project.  Contractors will provide information and assistance regarding the fabrication and installation of the designs.  Fabrication and/or installation may be negotiated with a separate contractor. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR UW DEPARTMENTS USING THIS CONTRACT (Contact Crescent Kringle, at (608) 262-5321   ckringle@bussvc.wisc.edu for additional clarification.)  Examples of services available for each lot are given below.  University departments will be free to compare the various vendors and pricing, conduct interviews and/or site visits, and purchase from the vendor of their choice within the appropriate lot.  Users should verify with vendors the specific services they are able to offer for each project.  As pricing varies among vendors, it is suggested, but not required, that users contact at least two vendors in the appropriate lot prior to committing to a project.

Special Approvals:  Prior approval from the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) may be required for fabricated/installed products to ensure that the proposed work is a feasible project which complies with campus standards, structural requirements, state codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Badger State Industries:  Users of the contract should note that signage is available from Badger State Industries (BSI) under a Department of Administration (DOA) mandatory contract.  For those items available under the DOA contract, customers must purchase them from BSI.  BSI’s design and manufacturing team can also provide graphic design and branding for signage and can also provide proposals for concept items. 

University Communications:  Campus units should consult with University Relations before working with outside vendors on graphic design, production, photography, video production, or printing.  Users of the contract should also note that University Communications, a unit within University Relations, provides assistance in news and media relations, issues management, writing and editing, research communications, publications management, graphic design, web design, online communication, advertising, marketing, and special events, and should be used for these purposes.  University Communications manages the UW-Madison brand and visual identity including the implementation of the graphic identity campus wide, and provides support for all university entities that use UW-Madison logos and should be contacted regarding projects of this type.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s brand and visual identity guidelines are available on the University Communications website and include a description of the log and guidelines for its use.  http://www.uc.wisc.edu/

LOT 1 –  (AWARDED VENDORS: CARY SIGN DESIGN STUDIO LLC, MB METALWORKS LLC, ST JOHN DESIGN GROUP)
Artistic design services for site specific artwork, commemorative pieces, and other interior or external structures or signage.  Examples include commemorative benches, plant collection markers, visual screens, entrance features, and pavilions.

LOT 2 –  (AWARDED VENDORS: CARY SIGN DESIGN STUDIO LLC, ST JOHN DESIGN GROUP, ZD STUDIOS)
Graphic design, signage and branding services.  Examples include film or glass bus wraps, banners and awnings, design services for food service venues, branding services for specific departments to enhance marketing strategies, and donor recognition elements.  This may be seen in the form of fundraising materials, donor signage, recognition walls, web based or paper literature, and may also include naming opportunities for specific auditoriums, conference spaces or lounges. 

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