Committee Reviews $250,000 Akram Public Art Proposal

The Public Art Committee reviewed Asheer Akram’s proposed Crossing artwork for Chatlain Park. The proposal carries a fixed $250,000 commission with design, engineering, fabrication, installation, and a five-year warranty, subject to future selection and contract execution.

Document date · October 1, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$250,000

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Planned design and construction schedule from November 2026 through October 2027

Renewal date

2027-10-31

Renewal

Five-year warranty from final acceptance; warranty service is included at no cost, with post-warranty work available on a time-and-materials basis.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Merriam Agenda 2026-10-01 Public Art Committee Meeting Agenda

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the construction contract by City of Merriam?

Akram, Asheer was awarded this construction contract by City of Merriam, as recorded on October 1, 2026. The contract value is $250,000.

How much is the Akram, Asheer contract with City of Merriam worth?

The Akram, Asheer contract with City of Merriam is valued at $250,000, covering construction work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Construction contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Merriam Agenda 2026-10-01 Public Art Committee Meeting Agenda (Agenda), dated October 1, 2026 from City of Merriam. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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