Burnhaven Library Outdoor Sculpture

Dakota County Library is seeking a Minnesota artist to design, create, and install a permanent outdoor sculpture at Burnhaven Library in Burnsville, with a $25,000 project budget.

Dakota County > Dakota County Government


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Oct 01, 2026 09:30 PM
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
$25,000.00
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
heather.stephenson@co.dakota.mn.us
+16514502929
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan, MN, USA
Submission Instructions
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Letter of Intent
Description

Dakota County Library is seeking qualifications from Minnesota artists to design, create, and install a permanent outdoor sculpture on the north lawn of Burnhaven Library. The artwork should enhance the outdoor space, welcome visitors, reflect the Burnsville and Dakota County communities, and remain durable for at least 25 years under Minnesota weather conditions, including snow, rain, and salt. The artist must provide a mounting mechanism; the library will fund and install the concrete footing separately. The two-step process requires an initial letter of intent, followed by a full proposal from selected finalists. The initial submission must include contact information, two project references, a resume, up to 10 JPEG work samples, and a statement of interest. Finalists must submit a proposal with visual concepts, a community engagement plan, project schedule, budget, materials, installation approach, durability and maintenance information, and all project fees. The total project budget is $25,000, and selected finalists will receive a $400 proposal-development stipend.

Classification Codes
NAICS711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSCC1PBARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
public art sculpturesculpture installationcommunity engagement
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
Timeline
Sep 22, 2026 09:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Addendum Release
Oct 01, 2026 09:30 PM-Letters of Intent Due
Oct 9, 2026-Finalists Notified
Nov 02, 2026 10:30 PM-Full Proposals Due
Nov 5, 2026-Interviews (optional)
Interviews may be held November 5–6, 2026, if needed; the solicitation does not specify a location or format.
Nov 10, 2026-Artist Selection
Nov 20, 2026-Contract Execution and Project Start
Feb 1, 2027-Design Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Network Security and Privacy Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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