Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications - Sculpture Park Project

Issuing Agency

Town of Normal

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Aug 21, 2025

Closing Date

Sep 5, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications - Sculpture Park Project
Category:	General
Status:	Open

Description: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Town of Normal Sculpture Park Project The Town of Normal is soliciting a request for qualifications from professional artists with existing inventory of outdoor sculpture available for purchase. This is the first project of the Town’s Public Art Master plan, adopted in June 2024. The sculpture park will be located in the green space at the center of the circle drive at 1110 Douglas Street in Normal. This body anticipates selecting up to three unique pieces of art to be purchased and installed by the end of 2025 or spring 2026. Once the final selections are approved, the artists and the Town of Normal will agree to the budget and installation timelines in the final contract. Please submit a digital copy of your Statement of Qualifications (RFQ response) to Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman by Friday, September 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Statement of Qualification documents are available at www.normal.org or from the Town Clerk, 11 Uptown Circle, 2nd Floor, Normal, Illinois 61761.  Questions regarding this Request for Qualifications may be directed to: Beth Whisman, Cultural Arts Director by email to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. with the subject title “Sculpture RFQ Question” by Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5 p.m. Rolling review by staff and the Public Art Working Group following the deadline; the Town may request additional information or conduct interviews. The Town Council has the final authority to approve or decline the purchase of any one or more recommended sculptures. Following selection by the Town Council, Town staff will coordinate with the chose artist(s) to ensure necessary transportation, delivery, insurance, installation and future care/maintenance plans are in place. TOWN OF NORMAL Beth Whisman Cultural Arts Director Publication Date/Time: 8/21/2025 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Submittal Information: Beth Whisman, Cultural Arts Director Related Documents: View Document(s)

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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