Town of Truckee Art Installation RFQ 2026
Town of TruckeeCity · Truckee, CA- Posted
- Mar 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nola Mitchell
The 30-second brief
The Town of Truckee is seeking an artist or artist team to design and create a permanent public art installation for the Coldstream Road/Donner Pass Road/I-80 Roundabout. The artwork will enhance the visual character of this gateway into Truckee and Donner Lake, reflecting the community's history, culture, and identity.
Concept designs, Fabricated artwork, Long-term maintenance plan
Experience, demonstrated ability to collaborate, artistic merit, demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget, overall concept approach, originality and innovation, appropriateness, relevance, and compatibility with the site context, longevity, artist references and experience, demonstrated ability to implement the project
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Summary
The Town of Truckee is seeking an artist or artist team to design and create a permanent public art installation for the Coldstream Road/Donner Pass Road/I-80 Roundabout.
The artwork will enhance the visual character of this gateway into Truckee and Donner Lake, reflecting the community's history, culture, and identity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Experience
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate
- Artistic merit
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget
- Overall concept approach
- Originality and innovation
- Appropriateness
- Relevance
- Compatibility with the site context
- Longevity
- Artist references and experience
- Demonstrated ability to implement the project
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Concept designs
- Fabricated artwork
- Long-term maintenance plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Coldstream Specific Plan Chapter 1, Regional Context and History, pages 1.3-1.7
- Draft Artist Agreement
- Public Art Commission of Truckee Conflict of Interest Recusal Policy
- Scope location
- Truckee, California
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Truckee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Nola Mitchell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Truckee in CA, 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 Nola Mitchell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Concept designs, Fabricated artwork, Long-term maintenance plan. 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: "Experience, demonstrated ability to collaborate, artistic merit, demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget, overall concept approach, originality and innovation, appropriaten..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Truckee?
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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: Coldstream Specific Plan Chapter 1, Regional Context and History, pages 1.3-1.7; Draft Artist Agreement; Public Art Commission of Truckee Conflict of Interest Recusal Policy. Review the full document from Town of Truckee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Truckee, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.