The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture administers competitions to select artists to create artwork for public art projects. When available, notices about these competitions will be posted to this web page. When available, notices about these competitions will be posted to this web page. Artists registered with PlanetBids will be notified and provided instructions on how to download Request for Qualifications (RFQs) associated with new public art opportunities.

 

PACIFIC HIGHLANDS RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY PUBLIC ART PROJECT

Art Budget: Approximately $165,000

Eligibility: Any artists or artist teams legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Non-mandatory Pre-submittal Meeting: Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 1:30 PM at Procopio Building, WADA Conference Room, 525 B Street, 7th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.

Application Deadline: May 10, 2018, 4:00 PM PST

The City of San Diego is seeking applications from interested qualified artists to provide public art services for the Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Public Art Project. An artist or artist team is sought to design, fabricate and transport permanent, site-specific artwork for Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library and consult during installation of artwork at the site by the City.

Full RFQ: The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the public art project may be downloaded from the following PlanetBids website:

http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?companyID=17950

When you arrive at the PlanetBids website click "Bid Opportunities" to find the Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Public Art Project opportunity.

 

Artists that have not previously registered through the City of San Diego for PlanetBids must register prior to downloading the RFQ. It is also important to download the documents to become an official RFQ holder. You must be a registered RFQ holder to receive addenda.

To register on PlanetBids:

• Visit https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=17950

• Read the Vendor Registration instructions in the User Guide carefully.

• Create a user name and password.

• Have your federal tax ID # or your SSN available.

• Select your Business Category: 96104 Artists (including Digital Artists).

• Receive an email from PlanetBids confirming successful registration. 

 

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