HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P1036 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES STREETS FACILITY PROJECREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
P1036 Streets Facility Project
Budget: up to $24,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the Streets Facility
Project team. The artist will work with the project team to develop the art to be placed in the front
area of the Streets Facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Written proposals will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd
floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposal P1036
Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Friday, September 8, 2006
Final Selection: September, 2006
Applications should be mailed to:
Streets Facility Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should be hand-delivered to:
Streets Facility Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80524
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a copy of
the bid.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Ellen Martin at (970) 416-2789.
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B. O’Neill II,
CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775.
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
The Art in Public Places Program of Fort Collins, Colorado is requesting proposals in an open
competition for artists/teams to create artwork for the east front entrance of the building.
Suggested ideas for the work revolve around the inspiration from the history of the building.
Safety & Durability - The work is intended to be a permanent addition to the City of Fort Collins.
Design and installation must consider that the work will be situated in a public location and subject
to the elements and potential vandalism.
Site – The project area is located at 625 9th Street (close to the intersection of Lemay Avenue and
Vine Street).
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to all artists/artist teams. 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 $24,000. This figure will also include
any travel expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Streets
Facility Project team, and a City Purchasing Department representative. The committee will review
application materials and make a final recommendation. The 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
the Fort Collins City Council, the artist will be awarded the contract for an amount up to $24,000
for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $1,500.
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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.
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 APP Board and the Fort Collins City Council. 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. Numbered slide list with artist name, title, medium, dimensions, cost, location, date, and description of the
artwork.
4. Two references letters 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.
The Art in Public Places Program is not responsible for lost or damaged slides.
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.
Sincerely,
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management