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Art Consultant Services for Parkway Drive Pedestrian Bridge – City of Fresno Reconnecting Communities Project

This opportunity from the City of Fresno Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) seeks professional art consultant services for the Reconnecting Communities Project, specifically for a new pedestrian bridge crossing State Route 99. - Government Buyer: - City of Fresno Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) - Office of the Purchasing Manager - Scope of Services: - Art consultant services to develop original, site-specific public art concepts for the Parkway Drive Pedestrian Bridge and its landing pads - Collaboration with community-based organizations, architects, and engineers - Community outreach to gather input and ensure artwork reflects local identity and values - Creation of conceptual design drawings, artist statements, materials and fabrication narratives, and revised concepts based on community feedback - Integration of art, lighting, and urban greening into bridge elements - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in permanent public artwork - Ability to work collaboratively with designers, fabricators, and community stakeholders - Conduct historical and community research to inform art concepts - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract term is one year with an option to extend for an additional year; services anticipated to be completed by project end - Funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration

Description

The City of Fresno Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) is soliciting proposals from artists or artist teams to provide art consultant services for the Reconnecting Communities Project. This project involves planning and art design activities for a pedestrian bridge crossing California State Route 99, connecting Parkway Drive and Roeding Park. The selected consultant will collaborate in community participation, gather input for design and art features, and work with community-based organizations, architects, and engineers. The contract duration is one year with an option to extend for an additional year, with services anticipated to be completed by June 2027.

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