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City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
P-1019 Tenney Transformer Cabinets Project
Budget: up to $6,500
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the
Tenney Transformer Cabinets Project team. The artist will work with the project team to
develop the art to be placed on six transformer cabinets in Tenney Alley 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-1019
Proposals must be received before or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. (our clock), Monday, June 5,
2006
Final Selection: June 2006
Applications should be mailed to:
Tenney Transformer Cabinets Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should be hand-delivered to:
Tenney Transformer Cabinets 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 Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp.
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd 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 at
(970) 416-2789.
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to James B.
O’Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP (970) 221-6775.
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
The Art in Public Places Program of Fort Collins, Colorado is requesting proposals in an
open competition for artists/teams to create murals on identified electrical equipment
placed within the City of Fort Collins. The goal of the project is to mitigate the use of
graffiti upon these existing structures and to make them artful objects within this site.
The transformer cabinets are functioning units and need to be opened and operated
periodically by utility personnel. All art proposals must incorporate the inclusion of the
existing required labeling for each electrical/utility unit.
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. Access to the boxes and
to the contents of the boxes must be possible at any time. The contents of the boxes
have the potential to generate extreme levels of heat.
Site – The project area is within the Tenney Alley between LaPorte Avenue and
Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado.
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to all artists/artist teams that reside in Fort Collins or attend school
in Fort Collins. The artist must be willing to work with the design team selected by the
City of Fort Collins.
MEDIA
The team is looking for artistic enhancements for working transformer cabinets. The
work should be painted murals that would allow the box to be opened and worked on by
the utility crews.
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 $6,500. This figure will also include any travel expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from
the Tenney Transformer Cabinets Project 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
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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 $6,500 for this project. If the design is not approved, the
artist will be paid a design fee of $650.
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 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.
Sincerely,
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James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management