When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $217,000.

It was issued by City Of Durham. The work is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced public artists or multidisciplinary artist teams. Proven history of fabricating and installing structurally sound artworks. Experience with workplace or municipal art projects. Familiarity with safety and structural standards in public art. Ability to collaborate with municipal clients and stakeholders.

Public Art Service for Environmental and Street Services South (Due June 18, 2026)

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Durham, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: June 6th, 2026Deadline: June 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking artists or teams to design and fabricate site-specific public art installations for a new municipal facility in North Carolina, prioritizing high-use indoor and outdoor spaces.

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BUDGET

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$217,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFI Promotion and Informing: May 18th, 2026

Virtual Pre-Submittal Meeting: May 29th, 2026

Questions Due: June 8th, 2026

Addendum Posted: June 10th, 2026

RFI Deadline for Submissions: June 18th, 2026

Review Committee Evaluates Submissions: June 30th, 2025

Finalist Interviews: July 6th–10th, 2026

City to Notify Artist(s) of Decision: July 17th, 2026

Contract Development & Signing: July–August, 2026

Initial Design Development and Community Engagement: August–November, 2026

Final Design & Fabrication: December 2026–May, 2027

Project Delivery Due: December 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Durham

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DESCRIPTION

The organization is seeking artists, artist teams, or teams consisting of both artists and fabricators to create site-specific public art installations for the new Environmental and Street Services South facility. The selected provider will design and fabricate artworks for high-use areas such as outdoor staff gathering spaces, interior flex and breakout spaces, and training rooms.

Artwork should contribute to the creation of colorful, comfortable, and inviting environments that encourage interaction, creativity, and pride within the workplace. All installations must be fabricated in accordance with the approved designs and ensure structural integrity and compliance with applicable safety standards.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2026, to provide further details and answer prospective bidders' questions.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $217,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Durham. The work is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced public artists or multidisciplinary artist teams
Proven history of fabricating and installing structurally sound artworks
Experience with workplace or municipal art projects
Familiarity with safety and structural standards in public art
Ability to collaborate with municipal clients and stakeholders

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