Description
The City of Pawtucket is purchasing existing outdoor‑compatible sculptures from qualified artists in Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Connecticut to populate the new Riverwalk Sculpture Park. Artists must submit up to three works, each with a steel base plate and mounting hardware, and the city will retain ownership while granting limited reproduction rights. The award budget totals $95,000 for the artworks, with additional funds for service fees and signage.
• Eligible artists: RI, MA, or CT residents, 18+ with a documented sculptural portfolio.
• Required deliverables: Existing sculpture(s) with a 3‑in. steel base plate, ability to withstand local weather, delivered to Slater Memorial Park for temporary display.
• Evaluation: 30 % artistic merit, 30 % creativity, 10 % safety/durability, 30 % price.
• Submission: Digital package (artist statement, resume, 3 PDFs, description, bid form) via CaFÉ portal by May 14 2026 12 PM; questions due April 30 2026 4 PM.
• Insurance: $1M general liability, workers’ comp, auto liability; possible bid bond 5 % of bid.
Attached files
The solicitation documents live at the source — open the bid source above to download them.