Houston Parks Board MacGregor Park Public Art Commission RFQ/RFP 2026
GREATER SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT DISTRICTSpecial District · Houston, TX- Due
- Jul 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Houston Parks Board seeks artist teams for a two-site public art intervention at MacGregor Park. The project includes an interior wall and an exterior community center wall with a $230,000 budget. Submissions are due July 28, 2026.
Statement of interest, Artist statement, CV/resume, Proposal narrative, Material specifications, Portfolio of past work, Description of experience, Statement of local connection, Budget estimate, Project timeline, References
Strength of proposal and artistic vision, Relevance to nurture theme, Experience with public art projects, Capacity to deliver within timeline and budget
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Summary
The Houston Parks Board seeks artist teams for a two-site public art intervention at MacGregor Park. The project includes an interior wall and an exterior community center wall with a $230,000 budget. Submissions are due July 28, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Strength of proposal and artistic vision
- Relevance to nurture theme
- Experience with public art projects
- Capacity to deliver within timeline and budget
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Statement of interest
- Artist statement
- CV/resume
- Proposal narrative
- Material specifications
- Portfolio of past work
- Description of experience
- Statement of local connection
- Budget estimate
- Project timeline
- References
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
- Projected sq ft
- 1,628 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Houston Parks Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from GREATER SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including GREATER SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT in TX, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statement of interest, Artist statement, CV/resume, Proposal narrative, Material specifications, Portfolio of past work, Description of experience, Statement of local connection, Budget estimate, Project timeline, References. 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: "Strength of proposal and artistic vision, Relevance to nurture theme, Experience with public art projects, Capacity to deliver within timeline and budget" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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. Review the full document from GREATER SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Houston, TX. The total projected area is 1628 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.