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City of Fon Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
P-997 NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CENTER
BUDGET: $10,000 DESIGN/APPROXIMATE ART BUDGET $68,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist to work with the NORTHSIDE
AZTLAN CENTER team. The artist will work with the project team to determine concepts for art
to be placed on -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-997
Proposals must be received before or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. (our clock), September 9, 2005
Final Selection: September, 2005
Applications should be mailed to:
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CENTER
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Bost 580
Fero-GoHiiis, CO 80522
Applications should be hand -delivered to:
NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CENTER
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80524
A copy of the Proposal maybe obtained as follows:
1. Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and followthe verbal instruction to request
document # 30977
2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
https•//secLtre2fci-ovcoi-n/bso/lo ug� tiso.
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 & Cory Gundlach
at (970) 221-6735.
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 to work with the project team on concepts for the site and create artwork for
the Northside Aztlan Center, located at 112 E. Willow. It will be a 50,000 square foot multi -cultural,
intergenerational facility where the Fort Collins community can participate in leaming and
recreational activities and services. This is one of the first major facilities to be constructed along
this section of the Poudre River Corridor, and the proposed exterior fagade is representative of the
past and the future images of the area. The new building will be erected in the parking lot area of the
current facility. The building will be constructed on two levels including gymnasiums, locker rooms,
multi -purpose rooms, fitness areas, kitchen, classrooms, intergenerational lounge, administrative
areas, and an elevated running track. The project will also include replacement of an outside
basketball court, connections to the Poudre River Trail, additional parking, skate park pad,
relocation of a playground, and park landscaping. The current facility will continue to function
during Construction, and will then be closed, removed, and parking and landscaping completed at
the end of the project.
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 artist selected for this project will receive up to $10,000 in a Design Consultant Contract to
participate in the overall design of the project site, and for art concepts provided for the site.
Upon final approval of the design for the art projects(s), the artist will then be commissioned to
create artwork(s) for the site. The total contract amount includes all applicable expenses, which
includes all fees for consulting with the design team, the design, execution, transportation, travel, site
preparation, and installation of all artwork selected as well as a project plaque. The estimated budget
for the art commission is up to $68,000.
SELECTION PROCESS _
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the
Northside Aztlan 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.
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An artist will be chosen during an initial review process. The artist will work with the project team
to develop concepts for the site, a detailed proposal, budget and timeline. Upon final approval from
the project team, APP Board and the Fort Collins City Council, the artist will be awarded the
contract for an amount up to $90,000 for this project.
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 letters of reference 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.
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.
Sincerel ,
Jame B. Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Direc r of Purchasing & Risk Management
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