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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P912 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PRGORAM WATER CYCLE WAALCITY OF FORT COLLINS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM WATERCYCLE WALL EXPANSION PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # P-912 Proposal Opening date: November 28, 2003 5:00 p.m. (our clock) Budget: $35,000 WATERCYCLE WALL EXPANSION PROJECT The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist or artist team, to work with the WaterCycle Wall Expansion Project team, to develop art concepts to expand the educational components at the existing outdoor classroom area. PROJECT This project will expand the educational and artistic components of the outdoor classroom area. The existing 32-foot embossed concrete wall has images of plant and animal life cycles depicted in bronze, tile and mosaic. The intention of this project is to artistically and scientifically show the interaction between water and many other cycles of nature. The WaterCycle Wall serves as a background for the art project which represents life cycles of plants and animals that live in Spring Creek, as well as the chemical cycles which sustain or cause harm to these animals. It also seeks to show the connection between other watersheds. As a collaborative member of the team, the artist will develop art concepts to expand the educational components at the existing outdoor classroom area. Upon acceptance of the design, the artist will then follow through with the fabrication and installation of the artwork. Safety & Durability - The work is intended to be a permanent addition to the WaterCycle Wall. Design and installation must consider that the work will be situated in a public location and subject to potential vandalism. Site – The WaterCycle Wall is located on the Spring Creek Trail just south of the Drake Road Bridge in Fort Collins, Colorado. Timeline - Submission Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2003 Final Selection: December 2003 Installation: TBD Proposals will be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), November, 28, 2003.If delivered, they are to be sent to 215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Any applications not received or postmarked by this date will be returned unopened. ELIGIBILITY This project is open to all artists. The artist must be willing to work with the design team selected by the City of Fort Collins. MEDIA All media will be considered. BUDGET The total contract amount for all applicable expenses, which includes all fees for consulting with the design team, the design, execution, transportation, site preparation, and installation of all artwork selected as well as a project plaque, shall be an amount up to $35,000. This figure will also include any travel expenses. SELECTION PROCESS A selection committee may consist of seven (7) members of the APP Board, two (2) representatives from the City’s Utility Department, and one (1) City Purchasing Department representative will review applications and make a final recommendation. The City of Fort Collins City Council gives final approval. The selection committee reserves the right to reject any or all entries at any time in the review and selection process. An artist will be chosen during an initial review process. The artist will work with the project team to develop a detailed proposal, budget and timeline. Upon final approval from the APP Board and Fort Collins City Council, the artist will be awarded the contract for an amount up to $35,000 for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $750. CONTRACT Upon selection and final design approval, the artist must complete a contract with the City of Fort Collins. All finished work shall be faithful to the drawings, design, concept and budget as approved by the selection panel. Progress reports and payments will be made as contracted, with final payment to be made upon installation and acceptance by the City of Fort Collins. APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED Please submit one (1) copy of the following materials: 1. Current resume outlining your professional accomplishments as an artist. 2. A one-page letter of intent. 3. Slide inventory listing name, title, medium, dimensions, cost, location, date, and description of the artwork. 4. Two references for public art projects. In addition to the above materials please also submit: 1. No more than eight labeled slides (total) of relevant work. 2. A self-addressed stamped mailer for the return of the slides. Do not include a proposal, graphic rendering or illustration with this application. Entries that do not submit all of the required items will not be reviewed. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Suitability of the artist to the project as demonstrated in resume and letter of intent. 2. Quality of artist's previous work as demonstrated in slides and references. SUBMISSION ADDRESS Applications should be mailed to: WaterCycle Wall Expansion Project City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Applications should be hand-delivered to: WaterCycle Wall Expansion Project City of Fort Collins, Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason Fort Collins, CO 80524 CONTACT INFORMATION Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Managers Ellen Martin or Ilsbeth Kaufman, Art in Public Places Program - (970) 221-6735 Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B. O’Neill, II, CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775 NOTICE All proposals submitted must meet all applicable City codes and Charter requirements. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive irregularities or informalities. Artists are not to contact the project community/neighborhoods for an APP project unless arranged through Ellen Martin, APP Coordinator for the City. James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing and Risk Management Vendors: The City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division has implemented an on-line vendor registration system. This system allows vendors to register, view and update their business information and commodities. In the future, vendors will also be able to receive Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) through the on- line system. All vendors doing business with the City of Fort Collins are requested to register. The vendor registration system is accessible through the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Department internet webpage at www.fcgov.com/purchasing. The vendor registration form is located by clicking https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp Note the printable instruction pages link. If you have any difficulty completing the registration process, please call the Purchasing Division at (970) 221-6775 for assistance.