Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018240

Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence Program Professional Services Solicitation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, is seeking professional services to implement the Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence (MNPAiR) program. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - DNR OMB Purchasing Office, St. Paul, MN - Program Overview: - MNPAiR program aims to engage artists to create public art installations in Minnesota state, metropolitan regional, and greater Minnesota regional parks - Focus on connecting diverse communities to parks and outdoor recreation - Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in artist selection and project execution - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for program management, artist selection, onboarding, and support - Coordination of artist residencies across 9 host parks (3 state, 3 metropolitan regional, 3 greater Minnesota regional) - Facilitation of artist and park staff cohorts - Program evaluation, communication, and ensuring accessibility compliance - Quantities and Line Items: - 1 unit of Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence program implementation/service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals - Accessibility compliance for all program activities - Detailed cost proposals required - Open to qualified professional service providers, with encouragement for diverse and small businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to professional service providers

Description

This solicitation is for the Minnesota Parks Artists-in-Residence program, a collaborative effort by three partner parks and trails agencies: the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR), the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Regional Parks, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The program aims to deepen understanding and appreciation of the natural world through public art in Minnesota parks and trails. The solicitation builds on a previous inventory and pilot program to create engaging and welcoming public art, advancing strategic priorities of the 25-Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by July 7, 2026.

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