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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - 7193 APP NORTHSIDE AZTLAN SKATE PARK MURAL PROJECTREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS City of Fort Cdlims, Cdorado Art in Public Places Program Northside Aztlan Skatepark Mural Project (# 7193) Budget: $9,000 The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team who lives within a 150 mile range of Fort Collins, Colorado, to work with the Northside Azdan Skakpwk Mural project team. The artist will work with the project team to develop art concepts for this site that will include the involvement of the local skateboard community. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Qualifications will be received at the Ciryof Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Art in Public Places Program Northside Aztlan Skate Park Mural Project (# 7193) Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), February 8, 2011 Final Selection: February2011 Applications maybe mailed to: Northside Aztlan Skatepark Mural Project City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 OR Applications may be hand-delisered to: Northside Avian Skatepark Mural 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/ purchasing 2. Come to the City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division at 215 North Mason St., 2nd 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 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 artist qualifications in an open competition for artists/teams to create a mural on an east facing concrete wall adjacent to a skatepark that is sited north of the Northside Aztlan Community Center. The concrete wall measures 736 square feet with a total length of 44' and height of 20: The wall is 20' in length before the wall starts to slope down toward the south, and ends at 8' in height. The proposed mural must cover at least 75% of the wall space. The artist will be required to engage the skateboard community in the design and possibly the painting of the mural. We are looking for murals that are visually active/busy, so as not to leave large open spaces. The design will need to be picture -based, not word -based. Designs will not be accepted if they include logos, copyrighted or trademarked images, advertisements, offensive language, political, commercial, religious, sexual, or gang symbols, themes or messages, or promote the use of illegal substances. The main goal of this project is to promote the healthy aspects inherent in outdoor recreation centers by promoting ownership of the facility among the Skatepark community that uses it. 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 will be located in North Central Fort Collins, CO. ELIGIBILITY This project is open to all artists/artist teams that reside within 150 miles of Fort Collins, Colorado. The artist must be willing to work with the skateboard community on the development of the design and possibly, the execution of the mural. The artist must also be willing to work with the design team selected by the City of Fort Collins. Because the selected artist will be working with minors, the artist will be required to undergo a drug test and background check to work on this project. MEDIA The team is looking for a large-scale mural to be painted on a concrete wall. A final anti -graffiti coating may be required to protect the artwork. BUDGET The total contract amount for all applicable expenses, which includes all fees for consulting with the design team, the design, travel, and execution of all artwork selected as well as project signage, shall be $9,000. SELECTION PROCESS A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Nothsi k Azdan Skaepark Mural 11ro* 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. Page 2 of 3 Artists/teams will be chosen during an initial review process. The selected artist/team will work with the project team including Team Fort Collins and the skatepark community to develop a detailed design proposal, budget and timeline. If the design proposal receives final approval from the Project Team, APP Board and the Fort Collins City Council, the artists will be awarded a contract up to $9,000. If a design proposal is not approved, the artist will be paid a design fee of $500. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Suitability of the artist/team to the project as demonstrated in resume and letter of intent. 2. Quality of artist's/teams previous work as demonstrated in digital images 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) col2y of the following materials: 1. Current resume (max. 2 pages) outlining your accomplishments as an artist. 2. A one -page letter of intent that includes any prior involvement with the skateboarding community, your approach for how you will engage the skateboarders at the Northside Aztlan Skatepark, and your experience working with youth. . 3. Image list including, name, title, media, dimensions, date, and description of the artwork. 4. Names and phone numbers for 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 anist's last name and image number matching the anist'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. Submissions must be complete or will not be reviewed. The Art in Public Places Program is not responsible for lost or damaged artist materials. NOTICE All proposals submitted must meet all applicable City code Sincerely, James B. ONeill II, CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing & Risk Management s Page 3 of 3