HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - 7060 APP LINCOLN CENTER PROJECTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
7060 Lincoln Center Project
Budget: up to $42,500
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the Ilncoln Center
Project Team. The artist/team will work with the Project Team to develop the artistic vision and
concepts for art for the renovation of the Lincoln Center, a city -owned Performing and Visual Arts
Center.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Proposals 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), August 27, 2009.
Final Selection: September, 2009
Applications should be mailed to:
7060 Lincoln Center Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Applications should be hand -delivered to:
7060 Lincoln Center 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 RFP # 7060 from the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Page,
www.fcgov.com/12urchasin
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the RFP # 7060.
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.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
The Lincoln Center, located at 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, is a city -owned
Performing & Visual Art Center. This facility is scheduled to undergo significant renovations after
30 years of first opening their doors to the community. The Center has two indoor theater spaces,
art galleries, sculpture garden and conference facilities.
The artist will be integrated early into the process to work with the Project Team on the vision for
this exciting project. The goal of this project is to incorporate artistic concepts into the renovation
design. Because of this early integration process, there may be an opportunity to leverage the
construction budget to further expand the art opportunities.
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 Central Fort Collins, Colorado.
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to all artists/artist teams. The artist will work with a Project Team selected by
the City of Fort Collins.
All media will be considered.
MEDIA
BUDGET
The total contract amount for all applicable expenses, which includes all expenses, including fees for
consulting with the design team, travel, design, execution, transportation, site preparation, and
installation of all artwork selected as well as a project plaque, shall be an amount up to $42,500.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Lincoln
Center 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 have a design contract and
work with the project team to develop concepts for the site and then create a detailed proposal,
budget and timeline for the art element(s). 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 $42,500 for this
project.
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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
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. i
APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
Please submit one (1) coly 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 ten 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
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