Opportunity
CanadaBuys #UTM200312
Art Commissioning and Provenance Research Services for University of Toronto Mississauga
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
UTM200312
NAICS
711510
This opportunity involves the University of Toronto Mississauga's intent to award a contract for specialized art services: - Government Buyer: - University of Toronto Mississauga (campus of the University of Toronto) - OEMs and Vendors: - Asad Raza (named as intended supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Art Commissioning and Provenance Research Services - Specialized services for commissioning new public art and conducting provenance research - Services must align with recommendations from the UofT Anti-Black Racism Task Force Final Report and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Must comply with the University's Art in Public Spaces and Collections Policy - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Opportunity is open for other suppliers to submit statements of capabilities demonstrating compliance with requirements - No specific products or part numbers; procurement is solely for specialized art-related services - Focus on anti-racism, reconciliation, and public art policy alignment - Place of Performance: - University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1C6, Canada
Description
The University of Toronto Mississauga intends to award a contract for Art Commissioning and Provenance Research Services to a pre-selected supplier, Asad Raza. This contract supports the University's commitment to adapt its public art initiatives in line with anti-racism and truth and reconciliation recommendations, as well as harmonizing with the new Art in Public Spaces and Collections Policy. Suppliers may submit statements of capabilities by the closing date to demonstrate compliance with requirements. The contract duration is approximately zero months, starting April 28, 2026.