HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - 7507 APP SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION PROJECTREQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Art in Public Places Program
Senior Center Expansion Project (7507)
Budget up to: $40,000
The Art in Public Places Program seeks to commission an artist/team to work with the Senior Center Expansion
project team. The artist will collaborate with the project team in developing site specific art element(s)
incorporated into the project.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Qualifications will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80524.
Art in Public Places Program
Senior Center Expansion Project (7505)
Proposals must be received before 5:00 p.m. (our clock), May 16, 2013
Final Selection: June, 2013
Applications may be emailed to:
purchasing@fcgov.com
Type Senior Center Expansion Project in the subject line
(Request an acknowledgement email)
OR
Applications may be mailed to:
Senior Center Expansion Project
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
OR
Applications may be hand-delivered to:
Senior Center Expansion 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 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 John D. Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP (970)
221-6777.
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PROJECT
The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, Art in Public Places program is seeking an artist/team to collaborate with
the Project Team on the design of site-specific artwork(s) for the new Senior Center Expansion Project. The
selected artist/team will help to identify and design artistic experiences that engage the community.
Senior Center Expansion - Since 1995, the Fort Collins Senior Center has served as a vital gathering space
for Fort Collins' adult community, including individuals with special needs. Facing a growing need due to an
increasing population, a citizen-led expansion committee is working to raise funds so that the existing Fort
Collins Senior Center may expand and continue to bring the community together. Plans for the expansion
include an approximately 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art addition to the existing 40,000 square foot
facility, with an expanded parking lot accommodating an additional 100 vehicles. Possible amenities include a
cardio fitness room, Wellness Center, dance and exercise studios, multipurpose education rooms,
Community Gathering Place, additional storage space, and the ability to further expand on the property in the
future
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 Fort Collins, CO
ELIGIBILITY
This project is open to all professional artists/artist teams, within a 150 mile radius of Fort Collins, CO, and
legally residing in and authorized to work in the United States. Artist/Teams must be able to work effectively
and collaboratively with the project’s design team selected by the City of Fort Collins.
MEDIA
All media appropriate to the project 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 approximate amount up to $40,000. This figure will also include any travel
expenses.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee may consist of members of the APP Board, representatives from the Senior Center
Expansion 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.
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An artist/team will be chosen during an initial review process or after an interview 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). Final approval is required from the APP Board
and the Fort Collins City Council. Depending on the final design/materials of the project, the artist may be
awarded the contract to fabricate the project.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Suitability of the artist/team to the project as demonstrated in resume and letter of intent.
2. Quality of artist's/team’s 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) copy of the following materials:
1. Current resume (max. 2 pages) outlining your professional accomplishments as an artist.
2. A one page letter of intent. Please write about your past experiences working in a design team process.
3. Image list including artist name, title, media, dimensions, location, date, cost, and description of the artwork.
4. Three (3) References: Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references who can speak to
your experience as an artist and past public art projects.
In addition to the above materials please also submit:
1. Eight (total) digital images of relevant work completed within the past ten years. Digital images should be
submitted in a jpeg format compatible with a PC at 200-300 dpi. 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.
Submission materials will not be returned.
Do not include a proposal, graphic rendering or illustration with this application.
Submissions must be complete or will not be reviewed.
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,
John D. Stephen CPPO, LEED AP
Interim Director of Purchasing & Risk Management