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Materials and Construction techniques: <br />A complete set of working drawings and engineering specifications will be completed, <br />delivered and approved prior to beginning fabrication of the sculptural components. The <br />sculpture will be constructed from both tapered and straight steel posts with a maximum <br />height of 30' as per engineered specifications. These posts will be painted with low <br />maintenance epoxy paint with sufficient durability suitable for outdoor metalwork, also <br />as per city/engineering specifications. If necessary the posts could also be hot galvanized <br />for added protection from corrosion. Each vertical pole will be equipped with a collar at <br />an appropriate height that will prevent climbing and vandalism. Likewise, the poles will <br />be located at distances far enough apart as to preclude climbing them together. <br />The net will be constructed of 5/16" stainless aircraft cable with swaged ends and <br />stainless compression connectors. The support cables that tension the net form will be <br />1/2" stainless aircraft cable with swaged ends. All additional hardware, connectors and <br />fasteners will be made of stainless, leaving the entire sculpture virtually maintenance <br />free. <br />Environmental practices <br />The Lee Imonen Sculpture Studio practice is to seek out and utilize whenever appropriate <br />salvaged, remnant and second use materials. Each of my public works has included a <br />major component that was sourced in this way. Likewise, the studio utilizes extensive <br />recycting and thoughtful planning practices in order to minimize waste and maintain the <br />circle of use. <br />Delivery and Installation <br />I anticipate no difficulties in meeting the August 1, 2010 deadline for installation. I have <br />included in my pricing delivery to the site as well as installation of the sculpture. If the <br />owner would prefer to have a separate contractor install the work, I will provide whatever <br />support consulting necessary to make that happen smoothly. Likewise, I will make <br />myself available on site during the installation period to facilitate and answer any <br />outstanding questions. <br />I hope that this explanation of the design, intent and construction methods provides a <br />clear picture of the relevance and appropriateness of Bountiful for the newly restored <br />Delta Ponds wildlife area. As an artist who works on public work, I have developed a <br />practice of trying to understand a particular place, its history, function and inhabitants. <br />The result, I hope is a strong concept for a sculpture that was conceived of, inspired by <br />and designed specifically for this site and its needs. <br />Feel free to contact me with any further questions. <br />Thank you, <br />Lee C. Imonen <br />