Exterior commemorative art benches silver summit services building-2

Summit County Public Art Advisory Board is requesting proposals for eight exterior commemorative benches for the Silver Summit Services Building, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 5 PM Mountain Time, and artist selection on October 6, 2026.

The scope comprises two 8-foot benches (96 inches long × 18 inches high × 26 inches deep) and six 5-foot benches (60 inches long × 17 inches high × 20 inches deep) that commemorate unity, community, justice, service, and law and order in Park City and Summit County. Artwork must be fabricated from durable, outdoor-rated materials capable of withstanding snow, high winds, and temperature variations. Content cannot include profanity, nudity, political messaging, or divisive content and must be appropriate for diverse public audiences. Artists may propose designs for one to all eight benches. Each proposal must include a professional resume, statement of interest, initial concept with design sketches and maintenance plan, detailed budget, up to five work samples, and minimum three professional references, submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 10 pages through Utah State's Procurement Website (UP3 Bonfire).

The maximum project budget is $52,000 total, with individual bench costs not to exceed $9,043.49 for 8-foot benches and $5,652.17 for 5-foot benches. The budget is inclusive of artist fees, materials, labor, insurance, equipment, permits, installation, and travel costs. Project completion is required by June 30, 2027, with installation projected between fall 2026 and spring 2027. Selection criteria emphasize alignment with project goals, demonstrated artistic ability, schedule adherence, budget compliance, functionality, durability, and professional references. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2026 from 2 to 3 PM via Zoom. The County reserves the right to cancel the project, reject submissions, or select portions of submissions as negotiated with artists.