Public Art Project Facilitation Services

The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking as-needed public art planning and project facilitation services, including artist selection and installation coordination, under a two-year contract with a possible two-year extension.

City of Ann Arbor > Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority


General
Open
2026-05
Dec 03, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 29, 2026 07:27 PM
2 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
sandrade@a2dda.org
415 North Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Submission Instructions
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Downtown Development Authority, Attn: Sandra Andrade, 415 N. Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Description

The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority seeks a qualified team to provide as-needed professional support for public art and placemaking projects. Services may include public art and project-area planning, site evaluation and visuals, cost and timeline recommendations, technical and installation planning, maintenance planning, and support for calls for art and artist selection. The contractor will also manage artist communications, coordinate with the DDA and City staff, and support installation approvals, inspection, and quality control. The proposal must include professional qualifications and resumes for proposed consulting personnel, descriptions of at least three completed public art project-management projects with client references and contact information, a proposed work plan, and a fee proposal. The fee proposal must be separately sealed. The contract pricing is firm for two years, with a possible mutually agreed two-year extension; rates may increase by no more than 3% at renewal.

Classification Codes
NAICS711410Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
PSCR499Other Professional Services
Smart Codes
public art consultingpublic art project managementartist selection facilitation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Dec 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 10, 2026-Interviews, If Needed
Dec 15, 2026-Interviews, If Needed
Dec 16, 2026-Selection and Negotiations
Dec 21, 2026-Selection and Negotiations
Requirements
Required
  • Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employers Liability — Bodily Injury by Accident — $500,000.00
  • Employers Liability — Bodily Injury by Disease, Each Employee — $500,000.00
  • Employers Liability — Bodily Injury by Disease, Policy Limit — $500,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Public Art Consultant RFP.pdfOct 29, 2026 07:04 PM
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