Buffalo Park Water Tank Mural RSOQ - Solicitation Phase 1

The City of Flagstaff (City) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Artists or Artist Teams (collectively “Artists”) qualified to paint a mural on the Buffalo Park Water Tank. The Buffalo Water Tank is located at the entrance to Buffalo Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. Envisioned is an artwork that will reflect the City as a whole, the current activity and history of the park, and the communities that utilize this natural and recreational resource. The work will be large scale and become emblematic of the park and the greater area. The mural must be able to withstand the elements (including intense ultraviolet radiation, and ongoing freeze and thaw cycles), require minimal maintenance, meet safety requirements, and be designed and painted in a manner to deter graffiti. City will then select and contract with an Artist to complete the selected design. This Artist will execute the selected design onto the surface of the water tank. City will select up to five (5) Artists through the RSOQ process. These five Artists will be invited to a site visit, and will research the area’s physical and cultural features, including local ecology, geology, meteorology, indigenous and municipal history, and the unique emotional experiences to be had at this special site. The Artists will be guided by a survey of collective values, desires, and observations of the local community. (See Attachment A ) Artists will then be invited to submit proposals for the Artwork. The paint must meet certain requirements. (See Attachment B ) Upon submittal of a proposal, each Artist will receive an honorarium of $5,000. The City will select a winning design, and the Artist will need to enter into a final contract with City. (See sample Request for Proposals (Attachment C.1) and Sample Contract (Attachment C.2). A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Pre-Proposal Date Pre-Proposal Time on Pre-Proposal Location Proposals are to be submitted on or before Response Submission Date Response Submission Time MST.