College Of The Mainland Ionwave #2027-01

Bronze Sculpture Fabrication, Delivery, and Installation for COMmons Campus Public Art Project

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX is seeking qualified bronze art foundries and fabricators for the COMmons Signature Public Art Project. - Government Buyer: - College of the Mainland, Purchasing Office - Contact: Nicole Lloyd - Scope of Work: - Fabrication, delivery, and installation of a permanent, museum-quality outdoor bronze sculpture - Pre-production and digital modeling/pattern work - Sculptor/artist services and design collaboration with the college's design team - Mold making for bronze casting - Bronze casting and fabrication - Structural engineering and anchoring design for outdoor installation - Application of patina and protective finish for outdoor durability - Crating, freight, and delivery to campus - On-site installation - Travel and mobilization for installation team - Contingency or allowances for unforeseen project needs - Products/Services Requested: - Bronze sculpture fabrication (1 unit) - Multiple specialized services as detailed above - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Museum-quality standards for outdoor public art - Collaboration with the college's design team - Respondents must provide detailed service costs, references for comparable projects, and comprehensive project details/pictures - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; open to qualified bronze art foundries and fabricators - Performance Period: - Project completion anticipated by October 29, 2027; covers fabrication, delivery, and installation phases

Description

The solicitation is a Request for Quote issued by College of the Mainland for the fabrication, delivery, and installation of a bronze sculpture as part of the COMmons Signature Public Art Project. The project involves translating an approved sculpture concept into a permanent, museum-quality outdoor bronze sculpture for the new COMmons campus development, with an anticipated completion date of October 29, 2027. The solicitation requires experienced bronze art foundries/fabricators to provide detailed service costs and project information. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on September 17, 2026, and late proposals will not be accepted.

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