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The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is conducting a solicitation for artist qualifications and artwork for the new Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Western District Headquarters in Watertown. The procurement seeks both exterior sculpture/installation and potential interior artworks from Connecticut artists, with acceptance of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art submissions. Multiple artists may be selected for this opportunity, which is part of the state's Art in Public Spaces program. The solicitation period is open from December 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM EST through March 5, 2024, at 11:45 PM EST. Artists are required to submit their qualifications and/or artwork during this timeframe, with the primary objective of enhancing the aesthetic environment of the new DEEP Western District Headquarters. The evaluation will likely focus on artistic merit, creative interpretation, and alignment with the project's spatial and thematic requirements. Interested artists should contact Tamara Dimitri at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for additional information and submission guidelines.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors, with a specific focus on Connecticut artists. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. There is no indication of incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this art installation project. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value or budget range for the artwork commission. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor(s). Additional details about the art requirements and specifications can be found on the Connecticut state portal website under the Art in Public Spaces program section. While the exact compensation is not specified, this opportunity represents a chance for Connecticut artists to contribute to a public space and potentially secure a commission for their artistic work at the new DEEP Western District Headquarters.