HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P1119 APP WEST HARMONY ROAD PROJECTREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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P 1119 West Harmony Road Project
Budget up to $38 000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the Wat
Hammy Rozdproject team The artist will work with the project team to determine art concepts for
this site
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Qualifications will be received at the Crty of Fort Collins Purchasing Division, 215 North Macon St , 2nd
floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Proposal P 1119 West Harmony Road Project
Proposals must be received before 5 00 p in. (our clock), April 11, 2008
Final Selection April, 2008
Applications should be mailed to
West Harmony Road Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P O Box 580
Fort Collms, CO 80522
Applications should be hand deltwred to
West Harmony Road Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 N Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80524
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows
Download the RFQ from the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Page,
www fcgov com/eprocurement
2 Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St , 2"d floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the RFQ
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to Ellen Martin at (970) 416 2789
Questions regarding submittals or process should be directed to James B O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
(970) 2216775
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
This project will improve West Harmony Road from lust East of College Avenue, West to Seneca
Drive and Shields Street along Front Range Community College campus, North to Wakerobin Lane
It is recommended that the selected artist/team might consider creating a linear design that could
impact the length of the project site
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 — The project area is located in Southwest Fort Collins
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to all artists/artist teams The artist must be willing to work with the design
team selected by the City of Fort Collins
MEDIA
All media will be considered
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 $38,000 This figure will also include
any travel expenses
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the West
Ha"razy Raid Project team, and a Crty Purchasing Department representative The comimttee will
review application materials and make a final recommendation The Fort Collins CityCouncil 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 project team
to develop a detailed proposal, budget and tuneline 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 $38,000
for this project If the design is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $1,500
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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
Collms All finished work shall be faithful to the drawings, design, concept and budget as approved
by the APP Board and the Fort Collins Grty 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 matenals
1 Current resume' outhnuig your professional accomplishments as an artist
2 A one page letter of intent
3 Numbered image list with artist name, title, medium, dimensions, cost, location, date, and description of
the artwork
4 Two reference letters for public art projects
In addition to the above materials please also submit
1 No more than eight digital images/disc (total) of relevant work Digital images should be presented in a
)peg format up to 300 dpi, maximum 1024 X 768 pixels on a PC compatible CD ROM When opened, each
image file should appear in the proper orientation Please label each miage with artist s last name and unage
number matching the artist s image list
2 A self addressed stamped envelope for return of notification Discs will not be returned unless requested
Do not include a proposal, graphic rendering or illustration with this apphcanon.
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 discs
NOTICE
All proposals submitted must meet all applicable City codes and Charter requirements The Cityof
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 Martm, APP Coordinator for the City
Sincerely
PO'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Dctor of Purchasing &Risk Management
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