City of St. Petersburg Awards Professional Services Contract to Emcays, Maxwell (July 2026)

City Council approved a $73,000 firm-fixed-price agreement with artist Maxwell Emcays to design, fabricate, and install the "Dear America" aluminum and steel sculpture at the President Barack Obama Main Library. The contract authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents and allows minor legal edits by the City Attorney.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$73,000 (total firm fixed price)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

One-time public art commission with no renewal or extension terms; contract covers full design, fabrication, and installation scope for a fixed price.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of St. Petersburg AgendaPacket City Council Meeting 2026-07-16

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of St. Petersburg?

Emcays, Maxwell was awarded this professional services contract by City of St. Petersburg, as recorded on July 12, 2026. The contract value is $73,000 (total firm fixed price).

How much is the Emcays, Maxwell contract with City of St. Petersburg worth?

The Emcays, Maxwell contract with City of St. Petersburg is valued at $73,000 (total firm fixed price), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of St. Petersburg AgendaPacket City Council Meeting 2026-07-16 (AgendaPacket), dated July 12, 2026 from City of St. Petersburg. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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