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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P1077 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES SOUTH EAST BRANCH LIBRARYREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS City o, f Fort Collins, Cdrnado Art in Public Places Program P-1077 South East Branch Library Project Budget: up to $50,000 The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the South East Branch Library project team. The artist will work with the project team to develop the art to be placed at the site of the South East Branch Library in Fort Collins, Colorado. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Qualifications will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposal P-1077 Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Friday, July 11, 2007 Final Selection: July, 2007 Applications should be mailed to: South East Branch Library Project City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Applications should be hand -delivered to: South East Branch Library 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 RFQ from the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Page, www.fcgov.com/purchasing 2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a copy of the RFQ. CONTACT INFORMATION Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Ellen Martin at (970) 416-2789. Questions regarding submittals or process should be directed to James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775. PROJE CI' DESCRIPTION The Art in Public Places Program of Fort Collins, Colorado is requesting qualifications in an open competition for artists/teams to create artwork for the new South East Branch Library site. The artwork might be located at multiple sites within this project. The South East Branch Library is located on the 2nd floor above retail space in a new retail shopping development. The ground level entrance accesses two elevators and a large staircase to the 2nd floor library. The 16,000 sq. ft. library will be geared primarily to families with children and popular and best selling books, tapes, DVD's, etc. 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 2733 Council Tree Avenue, Suite 200. 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. 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 amount up to $50,000. This figure will also include any travel expenses. SE LE CI'I ON PROCESS A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Smth East Brandy Library P4ect 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 $50,000 for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $1,500. Page 2 of 3 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 image list with artist name, title, medium, dimensions, cost, location, date, and description of the artwork. 4. Two reference letters for public art projects. In addition to the above materials please also submit: 1. No more than eight digital images/disc (total) of relevant work. Digital images should be presented in a jpeg format up to 300 dpi, maximum 1024 X 768 pixels on a PC compatible CD- ROM. 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's image list. 2. A self-addressed stamped envelope for return of notification. Discs will not be returned unless requested. 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, i J e B. �ONeill II, CPPO, FNIGP ctor Purchasing & Risk Management Page 3 of 3