Public Art On-Call Maintenance and Fabrication Services

The City of Raleigh is soliciting proposals to establish Master Service Agreements with one or more firms to provide on-call maintenance and fabrication services for city-owned or leased public artwork. The scope of work includes public art consultation on durability and safety, custom fabrication using various metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, bronze, and brass, installation of artwork on city property, and general maintenance and repair. Additionally, the selected contractors will be responsible for utilities and electrical work, including locating utilities via 811 and coordinating necessary permits and inspections. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The City will evaluate and rank firms based on weighted criteria, including cost and qualifications, and may conduct a second stage of interviews or demonstrations. Awarded contractors must adhere to strict response times, responding to emergency requests within two hours and non-emergency requests within 24 hours. All work is performed on an as-needed basis via individual purchase orders, with standard payment terms of NET 30 days. Contractors must meet rigorous safety and insurance requirements, including commercial general liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and automobile liability of 1 million dollars. Fabricated assemblies involving pressure, electricity, or gas must be approved by state inspectors and carry certifications from recognized organizations such as ASME, UL, NEMA, or the American Gas Association. The agreement also requires compliance with North Carolina public records laws, non-discrimination policies, and the Iran Divestment Act.