Incorporation of Art into the New Harbormaster Office Complex On the Homer Spit

Request for Proposals - Incorporation of Art into the New Harbormaster Office Complex On the Homer Spit, City of Homer, Alaska

Proposals to provide art or to incorporate art into the new Harbormaster Office will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, City of Homer, 491 East Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, until 4:30 P.M., Thursday, June 12, 2014. 

The time of receipt will be determined by the City Clerk’s time stamp. Proposals received after the time fixed for the receipt of the bids shall not be considered. All firms submitting proposals must be listed on the “Plan Holder’s List” maintained by the City Clerk. All bidders must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List and to be considered responsive. Plan holder registration forms, and Plans and Specifications are available on line at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps. Respondents not on the plan holder’s list shall be deemed unresponsive and shall not be considered. The City shall not accept faxed proposals. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Conference Room Upstairs to review building plans, answer any questions, and visit the building site if necessary.

For proposal specifications and evaluation criteria please visit the city website http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps or contact:

City Clerk’s Office

Renee Krause, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
491 E. Pioneer Avenue
Homer, Alaska  99603
907-235-8121 ext 2224

Please direct all questions regarding this project to:

Dan Nelsen, Project Manager

3575 Heath Street

Homer, Alaska 99603

907-235-3170 ext 3240

The intent of this proposal effort is to provide an opportunity for artists and other interested persons to present ideas on how and what art can be incorporated into the  building (interior and exterior), and the surrounding site.  The proposals will be evaluated by the Art Selection Committee established for the project utilizing the City’s 1% for Art Funding designated for this project.  All ideas and concepts will be considered.  Expect that more than one art piece or idea could be funded with the available dollars.

The City of Homer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award the contract to the respondent that best meets the selection criteria based on the recommendations of the review committee.

                                                                                    CITY OF HOMER                                              

                                                                                    Walt Wrede, City Manager