City of Norwalk PlanetBids #RFP No. 27-876

City of Norwalk Public Art Sculpture Design, Fabrication, and Installation Opportunity

This opportunity from the City of Norwalk seeks an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a permanent exterior public art sculpture at the Norwalk Cultural Arts Center. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk, Art in Public Places Commission, City Clerk/Staff Liaison - Scope of Work: - Design, fabrication, and installation of a site-specific, original public art sculpture - Sculpture must reflect arts classes offered at the Cultural Arts Center (music, dance, painting, drawing) - Must include signage identifying the facility - Durable, low- or no-maintenance materials required (bronze discouraged) - Sculpture must be suitable for permanent outdoor display - Artist Requirements: - Experience with at least two exterior art sculptures in the past five years for each project phase - Must provide references, itemized budget, and project timeline - Must provide warranty: two years for defects, four years for material deterioration - Insurance and performance bond required - Project Budget: - Not to exceed $200,000 - Ownership & Rights: - City retains full ownership and reproduction rights of the artwork - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an open call for qualified artists or teams - Services Requested: - Design services (sketch/rendering submission) - Fabrication services (off-site creation) - Installation services (on-site placement, coordination with city landscape architect) - Unique Requirements: - Sculpture must be original, site-specific, and reflect the center’s arts curriculum - Artist must participate in public presentations and coordinate with city staff - Warranty and insurance provisions extend post-installation

Description

The City of Norwalk is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent exterior public art sculpture to be located in front of the Norwalk Cultural Arts Center. The project includes submitting a design sketch or rendering, fabricating the sculpture off-site, and installing it at the designated location. The sculpture should reflect elements related to the arts classes offered at the center and meet durability and maintenance standards. The selected artist or team will enter into an agreement with the City and must meet specified qualifications and warranty requirements.

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