City and County of Denver - File #: 23-0525

• File #: 23-0525
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 4/30/2023
• In control: Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
• On agenda: 5/22/2023
• Final action: 5/23/2023
• Title: A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc. to create, fabricate and install a pierce of site-specific artwork as part of the city's public art program for the Colorado Convention Center. Approves a contract with Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc. for $1,200,000 and through 12-31-2026 to create, fabricate and install site-specific artwork as part of the city's public art program for the Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9 (THTRS-202366409-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-12-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.
• Indexes: Melissa Mata

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/23/2023	1	Council President	signed
5/22/2023	1	City Council	adopted	Pass
5/10/2023	1	Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee	approved by consent	Pass

Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)

Date Submitted: 5-1-2023

Requesting Agency: Denver Arts and Venues

                               Division:

Subject Matter Expert Name: Michael Chavez
Email Address: Michael.Chavez@denvergov.org
Phone Number:

Item Title & Description:

(Do not delete the following instructions)

These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).

Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below.  Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.

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A resolution approving a proposed Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc. to create, fabricate and install a pierce of site-specific artwork as part of the city’s public art program for the Colorado Convention Center.

Approves a contract with Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc. for $1,200,000 and through 12-31-2026 to create, fabricate and install site-specific artwork as part of the city’s public art program for the Colorado Convention Center in Council District 9 (THTRS-202366409-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 6-12-2023. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-10-2023.

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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? 9

Contract Control Number: THTRS-202366409-00

Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): Cliff Garten and Associates, Inc.

Type and Scope of services to be performed:

Cliff Garten will design an approximately 130' x 20' suspended aluminum and blown glass sculpture for the Colorado Convention Center's D Lobby facing Speer Blvd. The sculpture is a conceptual rendering of the mountains and rivers of Colorado. The goal of the artwork is to engage visitors from multiple locations and levels, and it is also visible to viewers from the center's exterior.

Cliff Garten and Associates Inc. are responsible for designing, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installing artwork, and all other miscellaneous components necessary to complete the commission, including lighting compounded for the art. Stamped engineering drawings by a licensed Colorado engineer are a requirement before fabrication.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background:

In 2020 the A&V Public Art Program began commissioning a public artwork with funds generated by the renovation and construction project from the Colorado Convention Center. A 14-member art selection panel that included community members, an artist and art professional, and Councilmember Candi CdeBaca selected Cliff Garten and Associates Inc., an international creative arts and design studio based in Venice, CA, for the commission. 

Current Request:

Denver Arts & Venues is seeking City Council approval of an agreement with Cliff Garten and Associates Inc. to move forward with a budget of $1,200,000.00 for this public artwork.

Cliff Garten will design an approximately 130' x 20' suspended aluminum and blown glass sculpture for the Colorado Convention Center's D Lobby. The sculpture is a conceptual rendering of the mountains and rivers of Colorado. The goal of the artwork is to engage visitors from multiple locations and levels, and it is also visible to viewers from the center's exterior.

Cliff Garten and Associates Inc. are responsible for designing, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installing artwork, and all other miscellaneous components necessary to complete the commission, including lighting compounded for the art. Stamped engineering drawings by a licensed Colorado engineer are a requirement before fabrication.

 

CONCEPTUAL IMAGES ONLY

Location (if applicable): Convention Center

WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts): N/A

Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?

Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?

New

Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?

Comp.                     

For New contracts

Term of initial contract:

DOE through 12-31-2026

Options for Renewal:

                     How many renewals (i.e. up to 2 renewals)?

                     Term of any renewals (i.e. 1 year each):

Cost of initial contract term:

$1.2M

Cost of any renewals:

Total contract value council is approving if all renewals exercised:

For Amendments/Renewals Extensions:

Is this a change to cost/pricing; length of term; terms unrelated to time or price (List all that apply)?

If length changing

What was the length of the term of the original contract?

What is the length of the extension/renewal?

What is the revised total term of the contract?

If cost changing

What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?

What is the value of the proposed change?

What is the new/revised total value including change?

If terms changing

Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)