Request for Proposals- Public Art, Halifax Central Library
Halifax Regional Municipality
Request for Proposals #P12-039
Public Art, Halifax Central Library
The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking qualified professional artists and artist-led collaborative groups to participate in a design process for the inclusion of public art in the construction of the new Halifax Central Library. This Request for Proposals (RFP) process is a one-stage solicitation process that will select an artist to produce a signature public artwork for the new Central Library. Interested parties are asked to refer to Request for Proposals #P12-039 as the document of record for this process.
Background: The Central Library is being designed by local architecture firm Fowler Bauld & Mitchell in partnership with the European firm schmidt hammer lassen.
Supporting material:
- the current design stage of the Central Library
- a selection of past public art projects that have been integrated into buildings designed by schmidt hammer lassen
- summaries of themes and feedback emerging from each of the five public consultation meetings in the design phase of the Halifax Central Library.
Contact:
Questions concerning the Request for Qualifications process should be directed to Stephen Terry, Senior Procurement Consultant, at (902) 490-2175 or via e-mail at terryst@halifax.ca.
Questions of a technical nature should be addressed to Jamie MacLellan, Public Art Facilitator, at (902) 490-1039 or via e-mail at maclelaj@halifax.ca.
