19782_May_19_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a state solicitation (No. 19782) issued by the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) for a 1% Art project at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Western District Headquarters in Watertown. The solicitation seeks artist qualifications and artwork from Connecticut artists, specifically targeting both exterior sculpture/installation and potential interior artworks. The procurement is open to all vendors and will consider two-dimensional and three-dimensional art submissions, with the possibility of selecting multiple artists. The solicitation period runs from December 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST to March 5, 2024, at 11:45 PM EST, during which interested artists can submit their qualifications and artwork.

The solicitation does not specify an estimated total value or budget for the art commission, and payment terms are noted as "Vendor Specified". There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and interested artists are directed to contact Tamara Dimitri at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for additional information. Further details about the art requirements and specifications can be found on the Connecticut state portal website under the Art in Public Spaces program section. The primary objective is to enhance the aesthetic environment of the new DEEP Western District Headquarters by integrating local artistic talent into the facility's design.