HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P941 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES DRAKE WATER RECLAMATIONREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
P-941 Drake Water Reclamation Facility Project
Budget: up to $70,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist, to work with the Drake Water
Re&mation Facility Pro
.kt team. The artist will work with the team to determine art concepts at this
site.
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-941
Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Monday May 24, 2004.
Final Selection: June 2004
Applications should be mailed to:
Drake Water Reclamation Facility Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should be band -delivered to:
Drake Water Reclamation 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:
Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and follow the verbal instruction to request
document #30941.
2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/Iggin.jsp.
3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2.d 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 or to Ilsbeth
Kaufman (970) 221-6735
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B. ONeill II,
CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775.
PROJECT
The Utility Department is creating a wetland at the Drake Water Reclamation Facility located on
Drake at Ziegler. The department is constructing the
wetlands as part of a 404 permit issued by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The bike trail that goes to the CSU
nature facility will pass this area. Excavation of the site is
complete and planting of native species is planned for
Spring 2004.
As a collaborative member of the team, the artist will work
with the team to determine art concepts at this site. 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 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 — This facility is located east of Timberline Road at Drake and Ziegler Fort Collins, Colorado.
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.
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 $70,000. This figure will also include
any travel expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Drake
Water Reclamation Projea team, and a City Purchasing Department representative. The committee will
review application materials and make a final recommendation. The Fort Collins City Council gives
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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 $70,000
for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $1,000.
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. 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.
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,
e
J e "ONe II, CPPO, FNIGP
it orhasing & Risk Management
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