The Town of Superior Seeks Qualified Contractor to Lead Creative Efforts for the Marshall Fire Remembrance Project

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The Town of Superior Seeks Qualified Contractor to Lead Creative Efforts for the Marshall Fire Remembrance Project

The Town of Superior is seeking a contractor to propose a preliminary design concept for a unique
remembrance of the 2021 Marshall Fire, to be located in Superior open space near the Oerman-Roche
Trailhead. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is intended to gather information concerning the ability of a contractor to meet the needs of the Town of Superior. After review of qualifications, the resulting semi-finalists will each receive a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested firms are invited to submit (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications by 10 a.m. Aug. 12, 2025. View the full project scope on the Town website.

At the conclusion of the Town’s engagement process, subsequent analysis, and review by an independent
consultant, the Marshall Fire Remembrance advisory group and the Superior Council concluded that three
resulting “concepts” surfaced: one primary and two add-alternate options. Applicants are encouraged to submit
on all three concepts:
• A Place to Gather
• Pet Remembrance
• Dispersed Components

Consultants will be required to submit a brief concept description for the primary component, A Place to
Gather, but if possible, are encouraged to submit concepts for all three components. Qualifications will be
reviewed and a more in-depth Request for Proposals (RFP) will be sent to short-listed consultants.
Background: On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire destroyed 398 structures in Superior alone, including 393 residences and the town’s historical museum. In the ensuing three years, led by the Cultural Arts and Public Spaces (CAPS) Committee and the Marshall Fire Remembrance Subcommittee, the Town of Superior has conducted extensive public engagement around how best to commemorate this tragedy.

Contact: Jennifer “JG” Garner
Arts & History Supervisor
303-499-3675 ext. 167
[email protected]