Public Art Master Plan Consultant Services

The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Hiawassee, Georgia is requesting proposals for consultant services to develop a Public Art Strategic Plan, with proposals due July 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The scope requires a comprehensive master plan including a vision statement and 10-year strategic plan for public art; identification of potential artwork locations and commissioning processes; standards for donated pieces; recommendations for administration and maintenance; identification of funding sources comparable to similar-sized cities; and community engagement through input sessions, surveys, and stakeholder consultations. The consultant must also assess DDA assets and opportunities.

The total project cost cannot exceed $10,000. Proposers must submit detailed cost breakdowns for each element and hourly billing rates, with prices firm for 180 days from June 15, 2022. Proposal responses are limited to 20 pages and must include a cover letter, business information, project team details, three project examples with samples, public engagement experience documentation, project approach and schedule, and references from the last three completed projects.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Understanding and Approach (30 percent), Project Experience (20 percent), Public Engagement Experience (20 percent), and Price Proposal (30 percent). The questions deadline was June 20, 2022, and addenda would be issued by June 23, 2022. Proposal opening is scheduled for July 18, 2022, with potential interviews on July 26, 2022 and notice of award on July 29, 2022. The contract will be negotiated following selection of the top-ranked proposer. The selected contractor must comply with federal, state, and local laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and maintain appropriate insurance coverage and indemnification provisions.