Art Collections Maintenance Consultant

The City of Tampa is seeking a consultant to work with City of Tampa Arts & Cultural Affairs staff to coordinate routine and unplanned maintenance of the existing collection. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison between the City of Tampa Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs staff and appropriate contractor to coordinate the conservation or maintenance issue at hand and work with the city on preventative maintenance. The scope of work includes coordinating with pre-approved conservators and vendors, prioritizing maintenance and conservation needs, and participating in meetings with city staff and project partners. The contract is expected to last 12 months, with an estimated 480 hours of work. The city anticipates that the successful proposer will have prior experience working with public agencies and identifying public art maintenance and conservation needs. • Coordinate with City of Tampa pre-approved conservators and vendors to ensure maintenance, conservation, and/or repair activities are completed successfully, within budget, and in accordance with the established schedule and professional standards. • Coordinate with City of Tampa to prioritize maintenance and conservation needs for the collection and establish a comprehensive timeline, scope, and process for assessing, maintaining, and stewarding public art assets. • Develop documentation, such as Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) or Requests for Proposals (RFP), for conservation, maintenance, or related professional services, if requested by staff. • Participate in meetings with City staff, Project Partners, and contracted professionals to monitor project development, address emerging issues, and support effective ongoing management of the City’s art collection.