HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P944 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES NORTH COLLEGE ENTRYWAYCity of Fort Collins
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
P-944 North College Entryway Project
Budget: minimum of $19,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist, to work with the North College
Entryway Project team, to create an entryway piece for North College Avenue 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-944
Proposals must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Monday June 28, 2004.
Applications should be mailed to:
North College Entryway Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should k hand-deliered to:
North College 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
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 #30944.
2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
hLtps://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/logLn.is .
3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707
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. O Neill II,
CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775.
PROJECT
In 1997, the residents of Fort Collins approved the Building Community Choices sales tax that
included improvements to North College Avenue. The funds were specifically dedicated to improve
drainage, widen the roadway to provide safer facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians, better control
access, and bring the roadway up to City of Fort Collins arterial street standards.
These improvements began in 2003. As a collaborative member of the project team, the artist will
develop ideas for a theme, materials for the artwork, and how it could be integrated into the existing
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 Fort Collins. Design and
installation must consider that the work will be situated in a public location and subject to potential
vandalism.
Site - There are two possible sites for the artwork, the NW corner of Cherry and College and
College Avenue south of the Poudre River Bridge.
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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 contract amount includes all applicable expenses, 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. This figure will also include any travel expenses. The minimum budget is $19,000
with possible future funding available.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the project
team and a City Purchasing Department representative. 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 North College
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 a
minimum amount of $19,000 for this project. If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a
design fee of $500.
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. C unmt re wm outlmmg your professional artarapli lwmts as an artist
2. A one page letter of intem
3. Slide iazwatory listing title, naaiiaan, dimauions, cost, location, date and desozptioz of the artaeork.
4. Tien mferaues for public art pmjW.
In addition to the above materials please also submit:
1. No more than eight LAW slides (total) of releumt uork.
2. A self addressed s&w*td rnaikrfor the retum 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.
g*erely,
B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP