What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of City Planning, seeks artists or artist teams to realize a public art project in the Manchester neighborhood. The selected vendor must conduct community planning, design a feasible and low-maintenance concept, manage site preparation, fabricate and install the artwork, and deliver a long-term maintenance plan. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must hold a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 17, 2026, submit written questions by December 14, 2026, and deliver electronic proposals via the online portal by December 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The selected applicant will receive a total budget of $100,000, and no expenses beyond this amount will be accepted.
Scope of work
- Engage in a planning process including internal design sessions and community planning meetings
- Create a feasible, constructable artwork concept designed to last without extensive upkeep
- Create and execute a plan for fabrication and installation within the project budget
- Present detailed concept and design proposals to city reviewers and the Manchester community
- Manage site preparation, fabrication, and installation of the approved artwork by project deadline
- Draft a maintenance plan for the life of the artwork
- Incorporate at least one permanent element installed on City property designed to last at least ten years
- Comply with City safety and permitting regulations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm's qualifications, experience and references including team members and sub-consultants | 30 |
| Experience in the successful completion of previous public art project(s) | 20 |
| Firm's approach to the successful completion of the scope of services and methodologies | 20 |
| Proposed cost breakdown based on the scope of work and budget | 20 |
| Equal Opportunity Review Commission terms and requirements | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience coordinating all aspects of implementing at least one public artwork of significant impact and/or scale
- Artist teams must designate a lead artist who has completed at least one prior artwork of significant impact and/or scale
- Willingness to solicit feedback and participate in on-site meetings in Pittsburgh throughout the process
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of interest in the project
- Detailed narrative of team approach, methodologies, and proposed work schedule
- CV or other listing of relevant experience
- Up to 10 images or video links of previous work or executed projects with project details
- Three professional references with name, title, email address, and phone number
- Firm Qualifications, Experience and References section
- Cost Proposal with breakdown by major phase/deliverable and hourly rates
- MWDBEVOSB Commitment Form / Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist
- Email documentation of solicitation correspondence with MBE/WBE/Veteran-Owned businesses
- Vendor Registration Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Beacon e-Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted electronically to https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/pittsburghpa in either MS Word or PDF. No submissions accepted in person, mail, courier, phone, fax, or email.