Bladensburg Bus Garage Public Artwork

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Art in Transit Program is seeking a professional artist or artist‑led team to design and fabricate a site‑specific three‑dimensional artwork (e.g., sculpture or functional piece) to serve as a welcoming landmark at the entrance of the Bladensburg Bus Garage reconstruction site. The artwork will be installed near the bus entrance on Bladensburg Rd NE, adjacent to 28th Street NE. The solicitation is an electronic RFQ; bids must be submitted through the WMATA Supplier Portal by the deadline of 11/15/2026. Only one bid is allowed per vendor, and revisions to submitted bids are permitted. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is indicated. The contract will be a single‑award, one‑time commission. • Scope: Concept design, engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of a durable, three‑dimensional public artwork. • Location: Bladensburg Bus Garage, Bladensburg, MD (near 28th St NE). • Deliverables: Design drawings, material specifications, mock‑ups, final artwork, installation plan, maintenance recommendations. • Schedule: Must be completed in accordance with the overall garage reconstruction timeline (specific duration not stated). • Submission: Electronic bid via WMATA Supplier Portal; only one bid per vendor; no multiple bids allowed.