Public Art Consulting Services - Collection Assessment

The City of North Vancouver is seeking a qualified professional to conduct a Public Art Collection Assessment for approximately 100 indoor and outdoor artworks located across parks, plazas, municipal buildings, and commercial developments. The scope of work includes providing individual condition reports for each piece—categorized by ratings such as Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, or Deaccession—along with photographs, treatment recommendations based on best practices, and cost estimates for repairs. Additionally, the consultant will provide guidance on cultural protocol and safety regarding Indigenous artworks and develop a documentation framework for future additions to the collection. Proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee based on the qualifications of key personnel (30%), previous projects and references (20%), fees and disbursements (15%), project plan and methodology (15%), cultural competency (15%), and sustainability (5%). Applicants must submit a single PDF file by December 3, 2026, and must include a signed Proponent Commitment Form to avoid rejection. The successful contractor is required to maintain a Commercial General Liability policy of at least 5 million Canadian dollars and comply with various Canadian and British Columbia labor and human rights legislations. All financial transactions will be conducted in Canadian dollars, with invoicing requiring a detailed breakdown of hours per team member.