City of Sandusky Columbus Avenue Public Art Facilitation RFQ 2026
Town of SanduskyCity · Sandusky, OH- Due
- Apr 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 18, 2026
- Primary contact
- Arin Blair
The 30-second brief
The City of Sandusky is seeking a consultant to facilitate an engagement and selection process for the commissioning of permanent public art for the Columbus Avenue streetscape. The project includes community engagement, creating a design brief, developing a marketing strategy, and defining a selection process for artists.
Community engagement, Design brief, Action strategy, Selection process, Presentations to commission, Potential selection process support
Relevant experience and qualifications of the team, Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach, Demonstrated public art implementation experience
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Summary
The City of Sandusky is seeking a consultant to facilitate an engagement and selection process for the commissioning of permanent public art for the Columbus Avenue streetscape.
The project includes community engagement, creating a design brief, developing a marketing strategy, and defining a selection process for artists.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Relevant experience and qualifications of the team
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach
- Demonstrated public art implementation experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Community engagement
- Design brief
- Action strategy
- Selection process
- Presentations to commission
- Potential selection process support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Cover Letter
- Team Qualifications
- Project Understanding and Approach
- Work Samples
- Notes for "If Authorized" scope
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Sandusky, Ohio
- Reported agency
- City of Sandusky
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Sandusky?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Arin Blair.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Sandusky in OH, 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 RFQ 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 Arin Blair. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Community engagement, Design brief, Action strategy, Selection process, Presentations to commission, Potential selection process support. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Relevant experience and qualifications of the team, Quality and feasibility of the proposed approach, Demonstrated public art implementation experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Sandusky?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Sandusky are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Sandusky regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Cover Letter, Team Qualifications, Project Understanding and Approach, Work Samples, Notes for "If Authorized" scope. Review the full document from Town of Sandusky for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sandusky, Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.