Project Information

Bid Title

26-021 Sculptures for Riverwalk Park Project

Issuing Agency

City of Pawtucket

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Apr 16, 2026

Closing Date

May 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

26-021 Sculptures for Riverwalk Park Project

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CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Commerce Department

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

BID # 26-021

SCULPTURES FOR RIVERWALK PARK PROJECT

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Contents

1.0 RFP Information

2.0 Instructions and Notifications

3.0 Project Overview

4.0 Scope of Work

5.0 Budget

6.0 Evaluation Criteria

7.0 Insurance

8.0 Acknowledgement of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement

9.0 Additional Insurance Requirements

10.0 Miscellaneous

11.0 BID Proposal Form

Appendix A Anti-Kickback Acknowledgement

Appendix B City of Pawtucket Purchasing Rules and Regulations

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1.0 RFP Information

Schedule

Request for information or clarification must be made electronically and may be made prior to April

30, 2026 at 4:00 PM to the attention of:

Jennifer Kilsey, Project Coordinator

Email: jkilsey@pawtucketri.gov

RFP Submission Deadline (due to the amount of time needed to prepare bids, the deadline has been

moved beyond 21 days):

Must be received by May 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Late submittals will not be considered

Submissions to be made electronically to:

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16979

All submissions will be recorded on May 14, 2026 during the Purchasing Board meeting

scheduled for 4:00 PM at 100 Freight St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Notification of Finalists by:

June 1, 2026

Miscellaneous

This RFP process and resulting contract are subject to the Rules and Regulations and General Terms

and Conditions of Purchase. Submission of an RFP in response to this solicitation is

acknowledgement and acceptance of these Rules and Regulations, and General Terms and

Conditions of Purchase, contained in Appendix B of this document.

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2.0 Instructions and Notifications

• All RFP documentation will be made available on the City of Pawtucket website at

http://www.purchasing.ri.gov/bidding/ExternalBidListing.aspx , Bidding Entity:

Pawtucket.

• Submission materials to be submitted in digital format through CaFÉ

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16979

• The City of Pawtucket will conduct the Public Art Application process online, with all

materials submitted in digital format through CaFÉ. There is no charge to the artist for

applying or for submitting digital images.

• If an artist wants to submit more than one sculpture piece for consideration, separate café

applications (up to three (3)) must be completed.

• The City reserves the right to issue multiple awards to one single or various artists

• All questions and/or requests for additional information shall be submitted in writing and

my not be submitted orally. Requests may be submitted to Project Coordinator, Jennifer

Kilsey (contact information above) no later than April 30th, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Any addenda

to this RFP will be made public and posted on the City of Pawtucket website at:

http://www.purchasing.ri.gov/bidding/ExternalBidListing.aspx Bidding Entity:

Pawtucket.It is the artist’s responsibility to examine all specifications and conditions

outlined in this RFP thoroughly, and comply fully with specifications and all attached terms

and conditions. Artists must comply with all Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and

regulations, and meet any and all registration requirements where required for contractors

as set forth by the State of Rhode Island. Failure to make a complete submission as

described herein may result in a rejection of the proposal.

• All costs associated with developing or submitting a proposal in response to this Request, or

to provide written clarification of its content shall be borne by the bidder. The City of

Pawtucket assumes no responsibility for these costs.

• A submittal may be withdrawn by written request to the City of Pawtucket by the artist

prior to the stated submission deadline.

• Prior to the proposal deadline established for this RFP, changes may be made to a proposal

already received by the City of Pawtucket if that artist makes a request to the Project

Coordinator, in writing, to do so. No changes to an artist’s submission shall be made

following the deadline for submission.

• Artists are advised that all materials submitted to the City of Pawtucket for consideration in

response to this RFP shall be considered to be public records as defined in Title 38 Chapter

2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, without exception, and may be released for inspection

immediately upon request once an award has been made.

• This RFP is open to all artists over the age of eighteen (18) based in Rhode Island,

Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

• The City of Pawtucket reserves the right to not move forward with the Riverwalk Sculpture

Park Project Scope of Work and/or rebid this RFP if it deems that received bids are not

adequate and/or qualified.

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3.0 Project Overview

The City of Pawtucket, RI invites artists to submit existing sculptures to be considered for purchase

to be sited in the Riverwalk Sculpture Park along the Seekonk River. Sculptures will be temporarily

located in Slater Park while the Riverwalk is under construction. This call is limited to artists based

in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This initial call for art is made possible by a grant

from Rhode Island Commerce.

Pawtucket prides itself as “The City of the Arts” and is committed to transparency when selecting

public art projects, and always maintaining fair compensation for public art services provided. The

goal of the 2026 Riverwalk Sculpture Park is to continue the City’s mission to make the arts free

and accessible to everyone and reflects community, diversity, and the vitality that has defined

Pawtucket. We also desire to include resident input in the design and delivery of this mural project.

Application Requirements

All applications must be submitted through CaFÉ.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16979.

Artists may submit up to three sculptures for consideration. Your application should include the

following:

Statement of Interest

Please include an Artist Statement. Your statement should share information about you as an artist

and the inspiration behind each sculpture you’re submitting.

Resume

Describe your experience as a sculptor. Include your training, exhibitions, and locations of public

art projects.

Images of Work

Artists must submit photos of their own original sculptures. Images should accurately reflect the

artwork’s current condition. Please submit no more than three (3) images per piece with multiple

views of 3 dimensional pieces preferred.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 721211RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

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