Request for Proposals To Incorporate of Art into the Fire Hall and New Ramp 2 Restroom

City of Homer
Request for Proposals

Incorporation of Art into the Newly Renovated and Expanded City of Homer Fire Station and the New Ramp 2 Restroom Project

Proposals to provide art or to incorporate art into the newly renovated Homer Fire Station and the new Ramp 2 Restroom Project on the Homer Spit adjacent to the new Boathouse Public shelter 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 21, 2018. 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/onto the  building (interior and exterior), and/or the surrounding site for each location.  The proposals will be evaluated by the Art Selection Committee utilizing the City’s 1% for Art Funding designated for these projects.  All ideas and concepts will be considered.  Expect that more than one art piece or idea will be funded with the available dollars.

A non-mandatory project site visit for the Ramp Two Restroom Project will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. to physically view the location. Proposers interested in attending are directed to meet at the Boathouse Pavilion located between the Salty Dawg Saloon and Coal Point Trading Co. in the vicinity of Ramp Two on the Homer Spit.

The time of receipt for submittals will be determined by the City Clerk’s time stamp. Proposals received after the time fixed for the receipt of proposals shall not be considered. Respondents not on the plan holder’s list shall be deemed unresponsive and shall not be considered. The City shall not accept faxed proposals. The Request for Proposals package and Plan Holder registration form is posted on the City website: http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps.  Paper copies of the Proposal Documents may be purchased at the Office of the City Clerk upon payment of $10 per set ($15 for overnight delivery).  All fees are non-refundable.

For proposal evaluation criteria questions contact: City Clerk’s Office, City of Homer 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603 at clerk@cityofhomer-ak.gov or 907-235-3130

Please direct all technical questions regarding this project to: Carey Meyer, Public Works Director, City of Homer 3575 Heath Street, Homer, AK 99603 at 907-235-3170

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.

Dated this ____ day of __________, 2018

CITY OF HOMER                                                                                                                                                                            

 Katie Koester, City Manager

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