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Art in Public Places Program
P-1053 - APP Pickle Plant Site Project
Budget: up to $120,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the Pidzle Plant
Site Nea team. The artist will work with the project team to develop the art to be placed on the
historic Pickle Plant site 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 P-1053
Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Monday, January 8, 2007
Final Selection: January, 2007
Applications should be mailed to:
APP Pickle Plant Site Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should be hand -delivered to:
APP Pickle Plant Site 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.fcgQv.com/bso/loginin iso.
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
or Charity Kunter at (970) 416-2737...
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B. O'Neill II,
CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
The Art in Public Places Program of Fort Collins, Colorado is requesting proposals in an open
competition for artists/teams to create a gateway feature on the site of the historic Pickle Plant. This
art piece will be viewed from the roadway and not from pedestrian traffic. Concepts for the site
might include inspiration from the history of the building/site and the artist will also have access to
incorporate the recycled materials from the demolition of the Pickle Plant 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 the intersection of Riverside Avenue and E. Mulberry St. in Fort
Collins.
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to Colorado and Wyoming artists/artist teams only. The artist must be willing
to work with the design team selected by the City of Fort Collins.
All media will be considered.
MEDIA
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 approximate amount up to $120,000. This figure will
also include any travel expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Pile
Plaru Site P�9t 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 approximate amount up
to $120,000 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 (total) labeled slides or digital images of relevant work Digital images should be
presented on a disc in a jpeg or tiff format compatible with a PC at 200-300 dpi. When opened, each image
file should appear in the proper orientation. Please label each image with artist's last name and image number
matching the artist slide list.
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.
Sin rely, nn
,James . ONeill Il, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
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