Opportunity
Islamorada Village Civicplus #RFP 26-08
Call for Artists: Outdoor History and Records Wall for Ron Levy Aquatic Center
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-08
NAICS
541430
The Village of Islamorada Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals from professional artists or artist teams for the design, fabrication, and installation of an outdoor History and Records Wall at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center. - Government Buyer: - Village of Islamorada, Parks and Recreation Department - Project Scope: - Design, fabricate, and install a weatherproof, wall-based artwork - Artwork must celebrate the pool's history with static informational text - Include a changeable record board to highlight achievements of pool users - Use durable, weather-resistant materials (e.g., metals, ceramics, glass, concrete, paint) - Content must not include religious, political, sexual, or commercial themes - Budget and Requirements: - Total commission is $20,000 (covers all costs: travel, materials, fabrication, installation, etc.) - Open to all professional artists or artist teams in the continental US - Collaboration required with Parks and Recreation Department and advisory task force - Selection process includes shortlisting and honorarium for detailed proposals - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a call for original artistic work - Installation is planned for spring, following contract execution
Description
The Village of Islamorada is seeking proposals from artists or artist teams to design, create, and install an outdoor, weatherproof History and Records Wall at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center. The artwork will include static informational text celebrating the pool's history and a changeable record board to highlight achievements of pool users. The project requires durable materials suitable for outdoor installation and must comply with the Village's content standards. The selected artist will collaborate with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Pool History and Records Wall Advisory Task Force throughout the project.