Recreation Contract Instructors (Arts & Crafts)

Project Title
Recreation Contract Instructors (Arts & Crafts)

Invitation #
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Bid Posting Date
05/14/2021 8:55 AM (PDT)

Project Stage
Bidding

Bid Due Date
06/24/2021 3:00 PM (PDT)

Response Format
Electronic

Project Type
RFP (Request for Proposal)

Response Types
Line Items
PROPOSAL (SEE CONTENT OF PROPOSAL AND SCOPE OF WORK)
TAX PAYER PROTECTION ACT
AA3
AA2
AA1
DECLARATION OF NON-COLLUSION

Type of Award
Lump Sum

Categories
05000 - Art Equipment And Supplies
05200 - Art Objects
91800 - Consulting Services
91838 - Education And Training Consulting
92400 - Educational/Training Services
96104 - Artists (Including Digital Artists)
96208 - Athletic Training


License Requirements


Department
General

Purchasing

Address
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room 328
Purchasing & Payables Division
Pasadena, California

County
Los Angeles

Bid Valid


Liquidated Damages


Estimated Bid Value


Start/Delivery Date


Project Duration


Bid Bond

Bid Bond
0.00%

Payment Bond
0.00%

Performance Bond
0.00%

Pre-Bid Meeting Information

Pre-Bid Meeting
Yes - Not Mandatory

Pre-Bid Meeting Date
06/09/2021 10:00 AM (PDT)

Pre-Bid Meeting Location
SEE RFP DOCUMENT

Online Q&A

Online Q&A
No

Contact Information

Contact Info
Phone: (626) 744-6530 Ext: 6522
mgalvez@cityofpasadena.net

Bids to


Owner's Agent


Description

Scope of Services
The City of Pasadena's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department seeks contractor instructors for classes that enhance the recreational, fitness, enrichment and social offerings to the community. Experience, training and/or education must clearly demonstrate instructor’s competence as a professional with the required knowledge and skills associated with successfully executing contract classes.
+ 2. Requirements
Contract instructors shall be 18 years or older, must provide copies of any certification and/or license if class requires, must complete and pass a background check (LiveScan) administered by a non-city entity. Any related fees are paid directly by the Contract Instructor. Please discuss the requirements with City staff prior to starting this process.
Contractor/provider must demonstrate certifications required or recommended for classes offered such as physical conditioning programs, training; strength training for adults, seniors and youth; flexibility training and nutrition. Required certifications depend on the type of program taught and are determined by the Department. Current AED/CPR/First Aid certifications are also strongly encouraged.
Contractors/providers must be self-starters with proven developmental abilities. Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills required. While on City premises, the contractor/provider shall comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the conduct of personnel and the operation of the facility.
Successful proposers are required to attend the first class meeting of all classes advertised in the City recreation guide regardless of the number of actual number of participants enrolled.

Other Details
Class Descriptions
Arts & Crafts: Classes taught in this category are at an introductory level through an intermediate level.
Age Level Index: A adult, S senior, Y youth
Calligraphy (A,S,Y) - Introduction to basic calligraphy alphabet and technique, hold and use pen, basic strokes.
Ceramics (A,S,Y) - Work with clay, slip, and glazes. Basic hand building techniques, potter’s wheel, high and low fire clay.
Clay Basic (A,S,Y) - Hand building techniques, potter’s wheel, high and low fire clay.
Cold Porcelain (A,S) - Basics in creating cold porcelain paste to create flowers, figurines, favors.
Drawing Fundamentals (A,S,Y) - Sketch basic forms of a subject, teach the elements and principles of design, line, shape, value, color, contrast; building blocks of drawing and design.
Jewelry Making (A,S,Y) - Basic techniques using various wires, crimping, and design theory.
Knitting & Crochet (A,S,Y) - Introduction to basic knitting and crochet technique, selecting yarn, proper hook and working yarn, patterns, rows, reading patterns.
Mixed Media (A,S,Y) - Using a wide range of texture, color, shape, patterns and various techniques from Japanese Shibori dye; collages, watercolor, drawing mandalas.
Painting (A,S,Y) - Introduction to the essential tools, brush strokes, color, shape and technique.
Photography (A,Y) - Introduction to basic elements of photography, exposure, digital cameras, how to take photos.
Scrapbooking (A,S) - Basics in layouts, colors, embellishments, photo organization, journaling.
Sewing & Quilting (A,S,Y) - Basics in supplies, fabric, thread, seam, pins, and patterns.
Water Color (A,S,Y) - Introduction to the essential tools, brush strokes, color, shape and technique.
+ 5. Class Schedule - Days and Hours of Operation
Recreation Contract Class instruction is permitted Monday through Saturday, by site hours of operation, and defined by time-slot/age-level categories.*
Instruction shall not occur on observed City holidays.
*Proposed class instruction must adhere to the following parameters:
Time slot
Age Level
Day
Time/Age Category:
8:00 am - 12:30 pm Age Level: Adult, Senior, Youth
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Age Level: Adult, Senior; Youth (Sat only)
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Age Level: Adult, Youth
(Please complete attachment C accordingly)

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