PURPOSE AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT QUALIFICATIONS
The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division seeks qualifications from public art consultants to establish a diverse prequalified list of individuals, teams, or firms, with experience in the field of public art, to provide public art services for both city-initiated and private development projects.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to establish a list of art consultants who have the experience and capability to perform tasks related to the City of West Hollywood’s Art on the Outside (temporary public art) and Urban Art (permanent public art, 1% for art) Programs. Private developers in the City of West Hollywood who intend to pursue an on-site artwork, to fulfill their obligation for the urban art ordinance, will select a consultant from the Prequalified List of Public Art Consultants.
The Prequalified List will remain active for three (3) years with an option to extend the list for up to two (2) additional years. Annual evaluation will be held to add additional vendors to the list. Applicants may submit their qualifications at any time before the consideration deadline. Submissions received after the first consideration deadline will be considered for inclusion in subsequent annual reviews. Applications received with a private development project will be reviewed in tandem to the urban art guidelines Stage I review.
PUBLIC ART CONSULTANT SERVICES
A successful candidate for the List will have a wide knowledge of public art and contemporary visual arts; proven top-notch organization skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; and ability to use Microsoft Office and Adobe products. Consultants must have proven experience in identifying art opportunities, contracting artists, oversight of fabrication and installation, public art project management services, and a track record of successful public art exhibitions (temporary and/or permanent).
CULTURAL EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division and Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission believe that all people in the City of West Hollywood have the right to celebrate and engage in meaningful and relevant arts and cultural experiences. Each member of the community should have access to the arts which reflect and nurture individual identities, affirm personal value, and foster belonging in the community. Arts and culture are foundational to quality of life and vibrant and resilient communities. Arts and culture have the power to enhance inclusion, engagement, and diversity, and contribute to positive outcomes across civic life. The right to participate freely in the cultural life of the community is recognized as a basic human right.
The City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division and Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission adopted the Cultural Equity Statement in 2021. Read the full statement here: https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/cultural-equity-statement
ELIGIBILITY
This is an open call to experienced public art consultants. QTBIPOC consultants and West Hollywood consultants are especially encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants that meet the minimum qualifications, as specified, are invited to apply: At least two (2) years of experience providing public art project management services for municipalities or other public art agencies; and ability to meet the City insurance requirements (see Section H. Insurance).
DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The City of West Hollywood, as a municipality, must abide to this application deadline in the interest of fairness in public processes. Late and/or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Consultants may only submit one application for consideration. Consultants must submit their complete application package through the following online application:
Consultants should read all the information listed clearly. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. The application package will require the following information.
1. Consultant Identification
a. Provide the name of the individual or firm, the individual or firm’s principal place of business, website, business social media accounts (if any), name of the primary contact person, email, and phone number.
b. Provide the names of principals that will perform the services and their resumes. Include previous projects, experience, education, credentials, etc. (4-page maximum, per principal)
2. Letter of Interest
Submit a brief letter of interest outlining relevant experience completed within the past five years that best represents the anticipated services listed in the RFQ. (2 page maximum)
3. Related Project Information / References
Present at least three (3) completed projects completed for municipalities or other public agencies within the past five years and that best represent your experience. Include specific project name, dimensions, medium, location, brief description of project, client name/organization and contact person together with title, telephone number and email.
If applying as newly formed team, provide three (3) comparable projects completed for municipalities or other public agencies within the past five years for each member of the team. Include specific project name, dimensions, medium, location, brief description of project, client name/organization and contact person together with title, telephone number and email.
4. Rate Sheet: A sample rate sheet that shows the different types of services offered and compensation, such as required project percentage, hourly rate, or flat rates for each.
CLICK HERE for copy of the City of West Hollywood Basic Contract
QUESTIONS: Contact Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator, 323-848-3122 / mmitchell@weho.org