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Commissioning of Life-Size Bronze Statue for Texas Tech University College of Engineering

Texas Tech University System is seeking a professional visual artist to design, fabricate, and install a life-size, seated bronze statue of Edward E. Whitacre Jr. for the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering in Lubbock, TX. - Government Buyer: - Texas Tech University System, Facilities Planning and Construction - Project Scope: - Design, fabrication, and installation of a site-specific, life-size, seated bronze statue of Edward E. Whitacre Jr. - Sculpture must be integrated with a seating area or bench - Artwork must be durable, low-maintenance, and suitable for exterior display in West Texas weather - Must complement Texas Tech's architectural traditions - Only original, non-mass-produced works are eligible - Budget and Compensation: - Total project budget: $350,000 (all-inclusive: artist fees, materials, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, and documentation) - Selected finalists receive up to $2,500 for design proposal development and travel - Submission Details: - Open call to professional artists; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Submissions via Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on durability, low maintenance, and site-specific integration - Compliance with all RFQ requirements is mandatory

Description

Texas Tech University System is seeking Statements of Qualifications from professional visual artists to create a site-specific exterior bronze sculpture for the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. The project involves designing a life-size, seated bronze statue of Edward E. Whitacre Jr., a notable Texas Tech alumnus, to be placed in a prominent location on the university campus. The sculpture must be durable and low-maintenance to withstand local weather conditions. Proposals must be submitted through the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal by July 10, 2026, 11:00 AM CT.

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