Toledo Area Metropolitan Park District Planet bids #145166

Design-Build Services for Cochrane Memorial Sculpture at Toledo Botanical Gardens

Metroparks Toledo is seeking qualified sculptors or design-build teams for the Cochrane Memorial Sculpture at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. - Government Buyer: - Metroparks Toledo (The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area), Planning and Construction office - Project Scope: - Design, fabricate, and deliver a large, durable metal sculpture (with optional glass elements) as a memorial feature - Provide all necessary structural engineering and regulatory permitting services - Oversee installation (installation performed by owner or separate contractor) - Submit digital deliverables and construction photos - Products/Services Requested: - Cochrane Memorial Sculpture (design and fabrication) - Structural engineering for sculpture - Regulatory permitting services - Oversight of sculpture installation - Notable Requirements: - Sculpture must reference themes such as intergenerational legacy, transformation, native plants/wildlife, or local history - Must be durable, low-maintenance, and serve as a prominent focal point - Compliance with prevailing wage laws, provision of performance and payment bonds, and insurance required - Maximum project budget: $200,000 - Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to qualified sculptors and design-build teams.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Sculpture Design-Build Services at the Toledo Botanical Gardens Cochrane Memorial Sculpture project. The scope includes the design, fabrication, associated structural engineering, and oversight of installation of a sculpture. The project aims to create a prominent, elegant sculpture that serves as a fitting tribute and iconic feature within the garden landscape, with a maximum budget of $200,000. The selected offeror will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits and coordinating installation, with the project scheduled to commence in November 2026 and complete by October 2027.

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