HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - 2015 APP PEDESTRIAN PAVER PROJECT2015 PEDESTRIAN PAVER PROJECT
City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program—Celebrating 20 Years
Request for Proposal
The Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program is requesting designs from artists aged 3 to 18 years old. The drawings will be
sandblasted into granite pavers and incorporated into the City’s streetscape.
PROJECT
The City’s Transportation Department works to provide safe pedestrian access by creating new pedestrian routes as well as
improving existing areas. The City requests black and white line drawings, either representational or abstract concepts, depicting a
transportation or life in Fort Collins theme. The selected designs will be sandblasted into granite pavers and placed in various
sidewalks throughout Fort Collins. The artwork will be a signature piece in the city and be highly visible to the public.
TIMELINE
Submission Deadline: Must be received by 5 p.m. on March 18, 2015
Finalists Chosen in March
Installation dates and locations: To be determined.
ELIGIBILITY
Artwork will be accepted from youth, ages 3 to 18 years old. The artists are required to reside and/or attend a school within the
City of Fort Collins city limits. Entries will be reviewed in three age categories; 3–8, 9–12, and 13–18. Each artist may submit only
one drawing.
BUDGET
Artists whose designs have been selected by the committee will be awarded $50. Up to 15 designs will be selected.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection committee may consist of the APP Board, two representatives from the City’s Project Team, and one City Purchasing
Department representative. The committee will review submissions and either recommend finalists or make a final selection. The
selection committee reserves the right to reject any or all entries at any time in the review and selection process.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection is based on suitability of the design to the mission of this project, including form, content, scale, and clarity. The design
should be picture‐based, not word‐based. Designs that include logos; copyrighted or trademarked images; advertisements; or
political, commercial, religious, or sexual symbols, themes, or messages will not be accepted.
APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
1. Form: Please complete the attached form with contact information and signatures.
2. Design: One black and white THICK, BOLD, CLEAR line drawing (no shading) completed on the attached form. We suggest you
use a black marker for drawing or a wide stroke width for digital drawing. Fine, intricate details cannot be duplicated in a
sandblasted paver and we reserve the right to edit images for clarity. (See examples of existing pavers on the APP webpage:
fcgov.com/artspublic/pedestrian.php)
3. Written explanation: A description of your design.
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. For questions, please call (970) 221‐6775 for the Purchasing
Department, or (970) 416‐2789 for Ellen Martin with the Art in Public Places Program.
Gerry S. Paul
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
2015 Pedestrian Paver Project
City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program
Request for Proposal
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ARTIST NAME: AGE: GRADE:
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PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME: PHONE NUMBER:
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ADDRESS: (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP)
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OR IF SUBMITTED BY TEACHER: (NAME) SCHOOL: EMAIL ADDRESS:
Please mail this form with one drawing to: Or, hand‐deliver this form with one drawing to:
APP 2015 PEDESTRIAN PAVER PROJECT
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division,
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
APP 2015 PEDESTRIAN PAVER PROJECT
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 North Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Submission deadline: March 18, 2015
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS DATE
All drawings will become the property of the City of Fort Collins and cannot be returned.
I have read the 2015 Pedestrian Paver Project Request for Proposal Form, and I understand that if my design is selected, it will be
reproduced by the City of Fort Collins and placed in a public place. I further understand and agree that the City will be the sole
owner of any and all rights to the design and to any reproductions of the design.
Applicant's Signature:
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As parent or guardian of the Applicant, I have read the 2015 Pedestrian Paver Project Request for Proposal and application
forms. I agree to the terms and conditions described on those forms, and give permission for my child to participate.
Signature of Parent or Guardian:
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(If Applicant is under 18 years of age)
Previous DRAWINGS & PAVERS
DESCRIPTION:
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ARTIST NAME: ________________________________________ AGE:______ SCHOOL:_____________________________
I am a resident or attend school within the Fort Collins city limits