City backs sculptural memorial bench art contract

The Portsmouth City Council authorized use of Public Art Trust funds, supplemented by private donations, to cover payments due under an existing contract with artist Sijia Chen for the design, fabrication, and installation of a sculptural memorial bench at Bohenko Gateway Park. The City Manager may disburse funds as needed without further Council approval.

Document date · August 17, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Existing contract with artist will be funded to completion through Public Art Trust and private donations; no further Council approvals required for payments. Renewal or extension terms are not specified.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Portsmouth NH City Council AgendaPacket 2026-08-17

Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Portsmouth?

Chen, Sijia was awarded this professional services contract by City of Portsmouth, as recorded on August 17, 2026.

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 Portsmouth NH City Council AgendaPacket 2026-08-17 (AgendaPacket), dated August 17, 2026 from City of Portsmouth. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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