City of Lafayette: Art on the Street Outdoor Sculpture Removals & Installations

The City of Lafayette, located in Boulder County, Colorado, is seeking a professional contractor to manage the Art on the Street Sculpture Maintenance 2026 project. The primary scope involves the removal and installation of 21 outdoor sculptures across various locations along Public Road and at specific sites like Festival Plaza and the Arts Hub. The selected contractor must possess expertise in handling, setting, and removing sculptures, with responsibilities including safe transportation, potential welding or bolting, and collaboration with the City's Public Art Coordinator and individual artists. The project is scheduled for April 20-23, 2026, with a weather contingency period of April 27-30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System by October 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. The evaluation process will assess proposals across six criteria: references (10 points), experience (25 points), team capabilities (25 points), proposal format and quality (5 points), timeline compatibility (15 points), and price (20 points), with a total of 100 possible points.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The City requires the contractor to maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,500,000 aggregate. The contract is structured as a short-form agreement with a maximum potential value of $50,000, subject to annual City Council appropriation. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal including a lump sum base bid, unit prices for equipment and labor, detailed references, a staffing plan, and company information. The City reserves the right to award to multiple offerors and may request additional information during the evaluation process. The contract will be governed by Colorado law and the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, with any potential litigation to be venued in Boulder County. Contractors must be prepared to handle sculptures ranging from 70 to 5,000 pounds, located at various businesses, community centers, and public spaces throughout the city.