25_052 Bronze Sculpture w Photo.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP #25-052) issued by the City of Albany, Georgia for professional services to create a bronze monumental sculpture of Albany native Ola Mae Quartimon-Clemons. The RFP requires proposals to be submitted by March 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to the City's Procurement Division. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 222 Pine Avenue. The project calls for a life-size bronze sculpture approximately 8-9 feet tall to be placed in the front lobby of the Albany Transportation Center. The statue must be safe to touch, maintained with minimal maintenance, and the artist must guarantee structural integrity for one year.

The selection process will be conducted through a Proposal Analysis Group (PAG) that will evaluate submissions based on a 100-point scale: Artistic Excellence (30 points), Artistic Rendering and Design Statement (30 points), Project Understanding (30 points), and Cost Proposal (10 points). The City strongly encourages Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. The RFP includes required insurance coverage of $1 million for various liability categories. The file includes an historical photograph showing a portrait of a woman wearing what appears to be a white nurse's cap or similar professional headwear against a light background, presumably representing Ola Mae Quartimon-Clemons.