Indigenous Artwork Acquisition Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

The City of Portland is seeking a contractor to purchase artwork from Indigenous artists who live, work, or have multigenerational ties to Portland, and hire Indigenous artists and subcontractors to create and install artwork that will be displayed in public spaces in the Cully neighborhood. The project aims to support the economic recovery of the region's Indigenous artists, reinforce the growing Indigenous cultural corridor along NE 42nd Avenue, and highlight the history of the region's Indigenous cultures through public art. The contractor will be responsible for project management, fiscal management, community engagement, site selection, artist selection, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the artwork. The City has budgeted $500,000 for the project, and the contractor's proposal should include their true estimated cost to perform the work. • The project will involve purchasing artwork from Indigenous artists and hiring Indigenous artists and subcontractors to create and install artwork in public spaces. • The contractor will be responsible for project management, including establishing a project team and guiding the project. • The contractor will also be responsible for fiscal management, including facilitating payments to program participants and subcontractors. • Community engagement and education will be important aspects of the project, with the contractor required to educate residents about the initiative and provide opportunities for public input. • The contractor will work with the City's project team to select sites for the artwork and ensure that all logistical issues and permitting requirements are addressed. • The project will require the contractor to develop a plan for the maintenance of the artwork, with 10% of the total budget allocated for maintenance.