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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScope of Work - Fire Station #5 - addendum 2ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) CALL FOR ARTISTS: Fire Station #5 RFP-8773 Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 2 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) Parks and Recreation Department 901 Texas St., Denton, Texas 76209 Call for Artists – Fire Station #5 A. Scope of Services The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals for a permanent public art installation to be installed at the site of the new Fire Station #5 at 2230 W. Windsor Drive, Denton, TX 76207. The proposals provided by artists should include designs for a permanent outdoor art installation, of significant scale and impact – an iconic, place-making art project that showcases Denton’s commitment to being in the vanguard of municipal public art. B. 2023 Bond Program and Public Art Impact The public art project is part of series of bond propositions passed by Denton voters in November of 2023. Each of the vertical construction projects passed by voters included a corresponding public art component that allocated just under 2% of total costs to project-related public art. Previously, the City of Denton had largely funded public art projects through an annual allocation derived from a portion of the City’s HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax) Revenue funds. Funding allocated to public art in the 2023 Bond Program is of an order of magnitude unprecedent in Denton’s public art history. It is imperative that the present art project, as one of the first bond-supported public art projects, provides a striking addition to Denton’s public art inventory commensurate to the level of funding supporting the project. C. Project Budget The City of Denton will entertain proposals that cost between $100,000 and $200,000. This allocation must support all costs for designing, creating, and installing the artwork, including but not limited to materials, engineering, research, fabrication, site installation modifications, and artists fees. The City will work with the artist on preparing the site to accept the artwork, and any additional considerations may be negotiated between the City and the artist as part of the final contract negotiations. D. Eligibility This opportunity is open to all practicing artists who are at least 18 years of age. All artist and artist teams selected as finalists must attend all required information sessions and site visits. Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 3 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) Fig 1: Fire Station #5 Art Location Plan Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 4 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) E. Project Site The artwork will be sited at the location of the new Fire Station #5 at 2230 W. Windsor Drive in Northwest Denton on the parcel of land identified by Property ID: 957877 at the Denton County Cental Appraisal District. Potential locations for art are near the Eastern and Southern faces of the building that front N. Bonnie Brae Street and W. Windsor Drive. Fig. 2: Site Map Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 5 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) Fig. 3: Aerial Site Map Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 6 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) Fig. 4: Street View – Facing Northeast on Windsor Dr. Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 7 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) F.Specifications for the Project The proposed artwork must be located in close proximity to the vertical construction project supported by the bond funding such that the artwork is clearly an element of the overall project. City of Denton legal staff will review any selected proposals to determine if the design meets legal requirements for proximity and overall integration. Artists may be asked to modify their proposed designs in accord with City determinations. The City is seeking sculptural art installations that speak to the themes of: Heroism, selflessness, and the varied histories of firefighting in Texas and the United States. The proposal may also include an active lighting component that responds to activation of an emergency call at the Fire Station. G. Project Schedule The Proposed project must be completed, delivered, and installed by October 2026. Any project that would require a later completion date may be submitted with a full explanation of why the later completion date should be considered. H. Qualifications of Artist/Artistic Team The following information should be provided in the proposal document, so that City Staff can properly assess the Artist or Artistic Teams qualifications to deliver a public art project of significant scale and impact: 1.Resumé of the principal artist submitting the proposal that demonstrates completion of previous projects of similar scale. 2.Resumé’s of associated members of other creative contributors on the principal artists’ team. 3.At least ten (10) images of completed projects by the artist, including any commissioned pieces that have been completed. 4.At least two schematic diagrams of the artist/artist team’s sculptural work. 5.An artists’ statement 6.Sketches, renderings, maquettes, and/or schematics of the proposed design to be executed. 7.A detailed budget that breaks down project costs between materials, engineering fees, artists fees, installation costs, and any other ancillary expenses. 8.A detailed maintenance and conservation plan for the completed artwork. 9.A detailed timeline for the completion and installation of the project. I. Selection Process The City of Denton Public Art Committee (PAC), or a subcommittee of PAC and City Staff members, will review the proposals and select the artist whose submission and qualifications demonstrate best the ability to complete the project. The committee’s recommendation will then be presented to City Council for their consideration and, if final approval is granted by the City Council, a contract between the selected artist and the City of Denton will be executed. Scope of Work – Fire Station #5 Page 8 of 8 ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com (TDD 800-735-2989) J.Submission Submittals will go through the City of Denton’s Purchasing Department online bidding system, Ionwave. If you have any additional questions please contact Erica Garcia at erica.garcia@cityofdenton.com. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30, 2025, 5:00 PM CST. To submit an RFP for a project you will need to register on Ionwave, by clicking the "supplier registration" tile on the main page, available at this link: Denton Vendor Registration . Clicking that link will take you to a page that will help you register by filling out several tabbed sections. Procurement Landing Page Vender Registration Tabs When registering Ionwave will ask what NIGP code you want use. Please choose code: 933 (Service Only) Artist as your NIGP Code. Once logged into Ionwave, you can view “Current Bids” to see information about the Fire Station projects. For all questions, please email Erica.garcia@cityofdenton.com or omar.siddiqi@cityofdenton.com.