City of Portsmouth - Hanover Garage Percent for Art Commission RFP 02-27-RFP (2026)
City of PortsmouthCity · Portsmouth, NH- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Elefteria Primpas
- (603) 610-7227
The 30-second brief
The City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee is commissioning an original work of art for the newly rehabilitated Hanover parking garage, with a maximum project budget of $60,000. Project scope encompasses public art installation such as indoor or outdoor murals, sculptures, projection or lighting effects, or creative directional signage across the five-story, 350,000 sq ft facility containing approximately 900 parking spaces. High-visibility areas include stair towers near Hanover, Market, and Fleet streets, elevator areas, restroom walls, concrete columns, and exterior facades. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm via the e-procurement portal, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria comprise site appropriateness, aesthetics, project feasibility, and artist/artist team experience.
Site appropriateness including accessibility and durability, aesthetics including relationship to site and use of materials, project feasibility including budget and technical feasibility, artist/artist team experience
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Summary
The City of Portsmouth Public Art Review Committee is commissioning an original work of art for the newly rehabilitated Hanover parking garage, with a maximum project budget of $60,000.
Project scope encompasses public art installation such as indoor or outdoor murals, sculptures, projection or lighting effects, or creative directional signage across the five-story, 350,000 sq ft facility containing approximately 900 parking spaces. High-visibility areas include stair towers near Hanover, Market, and Fleet streets, elevator areas, restroom walls, concrete columns, and exterior facades. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm via the e-procurement portal, following a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria comprise site appropriateness, aesthetics, project feasibility, and artist/artist team experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Site appropriateness including accessibility and durability
- Aesthetics including relationship to site and use of materials
- Project feasibility including budget and technical feasibility
- Artist/artist team experience
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- A current resume or CV
- Written statement concept
- Preliminary rendering or representation
- Itemized budget
- Approximate project timeline
- Images of recent work
- List of completed projects with references
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth
- Scope location
- Portsmouth, NH
- Projected sq ft
- 350,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Portsmouth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofportsmouth. For questions, contact Elefteria Primpas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Portsmouth in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Elefteria Primpas at (603) 610-7227. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Site appropriateness including accessibility and durability, aesthetics including relationship to site and use of materials, project feasibility including budget and technical feasibility, artist/arti..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Portsmouth?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: A current resume or CV, written statement concept, preliminary rendering or representation, itemized budget, approximate project timeline, images of recent work, list of completed projects with refere. Review the full document from City of Portsmouth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portsmouth, NH. The total projected area is 350000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.