Description
The City of San Diego is seeking an art technician to provide skilled technical services related to art exhibition preparation and public art repair services on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes attending project briefings, conducting on-site examinations, advising on project scope, providing cost estimates, performing artwork repair, fabricating and finishing furnishings and fixtures, and recommending other trades personnel as needed. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, and the City encourages the use of readily recyclable submittal materials that contain post-consumer recycled content.
• The City is seeking a contractor with experience in art exhibition preparation, collaborating with artists, and working safely on public property.
• The contractor should have skills in metalworking, carpentry, painting, and heavy lifting, as well as resourcefulness, problem-solving, and organization.
• The contractor will work under the direction of the Senior Public Art Manager and will be asked to provide a mix of services on an hourly basis as needed.
• The City reserves the right to inspect the proposer's equipment and facilities to determine if the proposer is capable of fulfilling the contract.
• The City encourages the use of Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) or Emerging Local Business Enterprise (ELBE) firms and will apply a maximum of an additional 12% of the total possible evaluation points to the contractor's final score for SLBE or ELBE participation.