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Home My WebLink AboutRFP - P903 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UTILITY SERVICE 19982CITY OF FORT COLLINS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM UTILITY SERVICE CENTER ENTRYWAY PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # P- 903 Proposal due date: September 11, 2003 5:00 p.m. (our clock) Budget: up to $80,000 Utility Service Center Entryway Project The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist, to work with the Utility Service Center Entryway Project team, to create a sculpture depicting 5 to 6 full-size bronze figures of utility workers for the exterior area of the main entrance at 700 Wood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado. PROJECT As a collaborative member of the team the artist will develop ideas for a sculpture depicting 5 to 6 full-size bronze figures of utility workers and how it could be integrated into the site. The artist will present two or three proposals to the design team in context of the preliminary design process for this project. Upon acceptance of the design, the artist will then follow through with the fabrication and installation of the artwork. A limited edition of the piece is permissible. A similar piece cannot be placed within a 300 mile radius of Fort Collins. Safety & Durability - The work is intended to be a permanent addition to the Utility Service Center. Design and installation must consider that the work will be situated in a public location and subject to potential vandalism. Site - The Utility Service Center is located at 700 Wood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado. The proposed site for the artwork centers on the exterior area of the main entrance. Timeline - Submission Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2003 Final Selection: September 2003 Installation: TBD (Postmark by this date or hand -deliver by 5 p.m. to the Purchasing Office. 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. Only bronze sculptures 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 $80,000. This figure will also include any travel expenses. SELECTION PROCESS A selection committee consisting of seven (7) members of the APP Board, three (3) representatives from the 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 Utility Service Center Entryway 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 $80,000 for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $1000. CONTRACT/MATERIAL 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 nswm outliningyour professional acaw#isbnm& as an artist. 2. Slide imaztmy listing name, title, mdunn, dvzzazsi m, cost, location, date, and description of the artwork 3. T= refe mas for public art p vjErts. In addition to the above materials please also submit: 1. No more thmz eight ldvled slides (total) of rek=tuork. 2. A self-addressedstmnp dnwierfor the mtum of the slides. Do not include a 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. 2. Quality of artist's previous work as demonstrated in slides and resume. SUBMISSION Applicatia n Auld lxrrarW ta• Utility Service Center Entryway Project City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Appl wicrs sha&lxlxmd4izerttito.� Utility Service Center Entryway Project City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division 215 N. Mason Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 221-6775 - Purchasing Department (970) 221-6735 - Ellen Martin or Ilsbeth Kaufman, Art in Public Places Program 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. Citv of Fort Collins Administrative Services Purchasing Division REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Proposal Number P903 Utility Service Center Entryway Project The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist, to work with the Utility Service Center Entryway Project team, to create a sculpture depicting 5 to 6 full-size bronze figures of utility workers for the exterior area of the main entrance at 700 Wood Street, Fort Collins, Colorado. Written proposals, one (1) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received before 5:00pm. (our clock), September 11, 2003. Proposal No. P-903. 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. Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Project Manager Ellen Martin or Ilsbeth Kaufman (970) 221-6735. Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to Jim O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP at (970) 221-6775. A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows: 1. Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and follow the verbal instruction to request document #30903. 2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the Purchasing Webpage, www.fcqov.com/purchasing. 3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a copy of the Bid. Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision - making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited. Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal. The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Si cerely, lz a1;pz� WC -t -r - / � 5 mes B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP l Director of Purchasing & Risk Management 215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707