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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 7032 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES NORTHSIDE AZTLAN PUMPHOUSE PROJECT• 0 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS City of.Fort Collins, Colorado Art in Public Places Program 7032 Northside Aztlan Pumphouse Project Budget: up to $5,500 The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team who is a resident of Larimer County to work with the Northside A�tlan Pumphouse project team. The artist will work with the project team to develop art concepts for this site that will include community involvement. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Qualifications will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), May 6, 2009. Final Selection: May, 2009 Applications should be mailed to: Northside Azdan Pumphouse Project City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Applications should be hand -delivered to: Northside Azdan Pumphouse 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 7032 from the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Page, www.fcgov.com/12urchasing 2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, and request a copy of the RFQ 7032. 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) 221-6775. i PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will improve the exterior of an existing stucco -walled pumphouse and metal transformer cabinet on the property of the Northside Aztlan Community Center, located at 112 E. Willow Street. The main goals of this project are to beautify these two utilitarian structures on the premises of the community center and to create ownership of the new artwork by involving the community in the process. The creation of the artwork shall, in some way, involve the youth of the Northside Aztlan Community Center. 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 North Central Fort Collins. ELIGIBILITY This project is open to all artists/artist teams that reside in Larimer County. The artist must be willing to work with youth from the Northside Azdan Community Center in the execution of the artwork. The artist will also 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 $5,500. This figure will also include any travel expenses, and an anti -graffiti coating, depending upon the final design and/or media. SELECTION PROCESS A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Northside AVIan Pumphouse 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 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 $5,500 for this project. Page 2 of 3 0 • 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. Numbered image list with artist name, title, medium, dimensions, cost, location, date, and description of the artwork. 4. Names and phone numbers of two professional references. 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 jpeg 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 image with artist's last name and image 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 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 discs. 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, James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management Page 3 of 3