City of South Burlington Call to Artists RFQ - Garden Street Project 2025
City of South BurlingtonCity · South Burlington, VT- Due
- Nov 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2025
- Primary contact
- Ilona Blanchard
The 30-second brief
The City of South Burlington is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to commission a qualified artist for a new, original, permanent, and site-specific piece of art. The project is part of the Williston Road Streetscape and Garden Street Projects, specifically for a new public pocket park located at the northwest corner of the Williston Road intersection reconstruction. The total project budget is $75,000, which includes approximately $72,000 for the selected artist's fees, design, engineering, fabrication, insurance, transportation, and installation, with the remainder allocated for finalist honoraria ($700 each). Artists from Vermont are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualifications must be submitted by November 17, 2025.
New original permanent and site-specific piece of art
Finalists receive an honorarium of $700 for participation second phase of the selection process
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Summary
The City of South Burlington is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to commission a qualified artist for a new, original, permanent, and site-specific piece of art.
The project is part of the Williston Road Streetscape and Garden Street Projects, specifically for a new public pocket park located at the northwest corner of the Williston Road intersection reconstruction. The total project budget is $75,000, which includes approximately $72,000 for the selected artist's fees, design, engineering, fabrication, insurance, transportation, and installation, with the remainder allocated for finalist honoraria ($700 each). Artists from Vermont are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualifications must be submitted by November 17, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Finalists receive an honorarium of $700 for participation second phase of the selection process
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
New original permanent and site-specific piece of art
- Submit to
- See Request for Qualifcations
- Scope location
- South Burlington, VT
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of South Burlington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: See Request for Qualifcations. For questions, contact Ilona Blanchard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of South Burlington in VT, 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 Ilona Blanchard. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: New original permanent and site-specific piece of art. 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: "Finalists receive an honorarium of $700 for participation second phase of the selection process" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of South Burlington?
All active and historical solicitations from City of South Burlington are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of South Burlington 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. Review the full document from City of South Burlington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South Burlington, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.