Description
The City of Brookhaven, in partnership with DeKalb County, is seeking an artist to design and paint a prefabricated 125‑lb fiberglass cow sculpture for public display. The selected artist will receive the donated sculpture, develop a painted design that reflects the community’s identity, and complete the artwork by the stipulated deadline. The project includes design concept, up to three design revisions, final painting, and coordination for installation and exhibition. The contract may be extended for up to four additional one‑year terms if both parties agree.
• Scope: Concept design, up to 3 revisions, full surface painting, and delivery/installation coordination.
• Deliverables: Renderings, final painted sculpture, maintenance plan, and documentation.
• Timeline: RFP released Aug 20 2026, proposals due Sep 11 2026, design finalization by late Oct 2026, installation by early Nov 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Experience with public art (15 %), artistic quality/innovation (35 %), relevance to theme (30 %), safety/maintenance plan (15 %), cost estimate (5 %).
• Budget: Not disclosed; typical public‑art commissions of this size range $20‑$50 k.
• Required compliance: Georgia security/immigration affidavit, drug‑free workplace, insurance, and city purchasing policies.