DRO Airport Call to Artists 2025 - Final

Agency:	City of Durango
State:	Colorado
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Nov 5, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 18, 2025
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FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The City of Durango, Colorado, by and through the Purchasing Manager, is accepting proposals from qualified

individuals or teams for the DRO Airport Call to Artists Project in accordance with the terms, conditions, and

specifications contained in these documents.

Respondents wishing to participate should ensure they have all relevant information pertaining to this project prior to

submission.

Questions

Each respondent, before submitting their statement of qualifications, shall become fully informed as to the extent and

character of work required. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to tommy.crosby@durangoco.gov &

purchasing@durangoco.gov by the deadline listed below.

Question Deadline: November 19, 2025, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

(Questions received after the deadline may not be accepted.)

Submittal Instructions (Reference: Required Submittals Section)

Submittal requirements are outlined in the Submittals Section of the Documents

Project Title: DRO Airport Call to Artists Project

Proposals Due Date and Time: December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM (Local Time)

Deliver Bid Electronically to: purchasing@durangoco.gov

It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to see that the proposal is received before the submission deadline.

Late proposals will not be considered.

All proposals submitted shall be binding upon the respondent if accepted by the City within ninety (90) calendar

days of the submission date. Negligence upon the part of the respondent in preparing the proposal confers no right

of withdrawal after the time fixed for the submission of the proposal.

This project is being submitted in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Bob Grogan, Jr.

Purchasing Manager

Published November 5 & 7, 2025

949 E 2nd Ave · Durango CO 81301 · 970.375.4994

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INVITATION

The City of Durango and Durango Creative District invite artists and creative teams from the Four Corners

Region of SW Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico to submit proposals for the design and installation of

new artwork to be installed in six locations during phase two of the Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal

expansion, designated as locations #1 (mural or wall-mounted installation), #2 (mural or wall-mounted

installation), #3 (mural or wall-mounted art installation), #6 (mural or wall-mounted installation), #7 (mural or

wall-mounted installation), and #8 (suspended installation). A different artists/creative team will be selected for

each of the six installations. Phase two of construction at the Durango-La Plata County Airport includes a new

TSA screening checkpoint, two new airline boarding gates, and new food/beverage/retail concessions. Phase Two

will open to the public in a series of sub-phases, ranging from early summer 2026 to early 2027, at which point

artwork may be installed.

The DRO Airport Art Project is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the beauty and functionality of this

essential facility while showcasing your artistic talent. We look forward to receiving your creative ideas and

working together to bring more public art to Durango.

This RFPS includes a project description, scope of work, submission requirements, selection process and criteria,

and insurance requirements.

Any bid that fails to conform to the essential requirements of the Request for Professional Services will be

rejected.

1) Any bid that does not conform to the applicable specifications shall be rejected unless the invitation

authorizes the submission of alternate bids and the items or services offered as alternates meet the

requirements specified in the RFPS.

2) Bids shall be rejected when the bidder imposes conditions that would modify the requirements of the

invitation or limit the bidder's liability to the Owner since to allow the bidder to impose such conditions

would be prejudicial to other bidders. For example, bids shall be rejected in which the bidder:

a. Protects against future changes in conditions, such as increased costs, or total possible costs to the

Owner cannot be determined.

b. Fails to state a price and indicates that price shall be “price in effect at time of delivery”.

c. Takes exceptions to the RFPS terms and conditions.

d. Inserts the bidder’s terms and conditions.

e. Prospective respondents are encouraged to carefully read this RFPS in its entirety.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Publish dates for RFPS

Artist Questions Due

Proposals Due by Artists

Interviews, if necessary

Notice of Award

November 5 & 7, 2025

November 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

(Local Time)

December 18, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

(Local Time)

January 2026 - Estimated

January or February 2026 – Estimated

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II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Call to Artists: Durango-La Plata County Airport Terminal Art Project

Location: Durango La Plata County Airport, 1000 Airport Road, Durango, Colorado 81303

• Timeline: The DRO Airport Call to Artists Art Project will include installations in 2026 and potentially

trailing into 2027. The selected artist(s) will need to be under contract by March 31, 2026. Artists will

work out a timeline with the Durango-La Plata County Airport to coordinate installation following award.

Specific dates will be determined in coordination with designated Airport staff.

Scope of Project: We invite artists to participate in a unique opportunity to enhance the Durango-La Plata County

Airport Terminal through various artistic elements that are called out in this RFPS Document.

Durango-La Plata Airport, Locations for Artwork in all phases.

This call references only artwork locations 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. Locations 4 and 5 were completed as part of

an earlier call.

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Location #1

• Artists/creative teams shall propose a mural or wall-mounted installation(s) that will showcase unique

geographic, environmental, or cultural aspects of the region.

• One artist/creative team will be selected for this location

• The artwork should fit within wall dimensions of approximately 8’ 10” (h) x 19’ 5” (w). This area begins

6” above the floor.

• The artwork should be durable to withstand high traffic areas over time.

• The artwork should be suitable for people of all ages to view.

• No element of the art should pose a risk of injury.

• Artists must coordinate with the Durango-La Plata County Airport to ensure the proposed locations are

suitable and permissible.

• Artists can propose projects such as, but not limited to:

o Mural:

 Painted, permanent artwork reflective of some aspect of the region’s unique character.

o Wall-mounted Installation with minimal protrusion:

 Lightweight sculptural work or installation mounted to existing studs, meant for

permanent wall display.

 Protrusion of less than 4” from face of wall

Location:

• Location #1 shall be installed permanently on a feature wall near the airport’s main curbside entry

vestibule.

Timing:

• Location #1 is initially anticipated to be available for installation beginning at or about September 2026.

A final timeline is subject to change as the construction progresses towards completion.

Materials:

• All art pieces should be installed directly on the existing wall, which is a uniform white, smooth and even

surface. ¾” Plywood backing is being installed at this wall location behind gypsum board at level 5

finish.

• Artists are responsible for the design, any engineering, and installation of mural and/or sculptural

installation.

• Durability and longevity of materials are paramount.

• Materials should pose no risk of injury (no sharp edges, no opportunities for getting stuck or constricted,

etc.).

• All materials must meet at least a Class B fire rating to comply with building fire code.

• Any pigmented or sealing materials must be non-toxic.

Budget:

• The total budget for artwork in location #1 must not exceed $5,000.

• Your budget must include pricing for:

o Artist fees

o Materials

o Installation costs

o The artist is responsible for coordinating and providing for the installation of the piece, including

appropriate engineering if sculptural installation is proposed.

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o Relevant insurance. See below in the document for requirements.

o Transportation (if applicable)

o Any additional applicable costs

Diagram of location for artwork #1

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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