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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - DESIGN COMPETITION

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The contract pertains to a design competition titled "Beyond Granite: A Design Competition for a Temporary Commemorative Installation" at the Ariel Rios Hemicycle in Washington, DC. Six artists and design teams were shortlisted for this project, including Monica Ponce de Leon, Ball - Nogues Studio, Donald Lipski, Sheryl Oring, Kristin Jones & Andrew Ginzel, and My Studio - Howeler + Yoon Architecture LLP. The competition was driven by the General Services Administration's PBS R11 Construction Services Division Center 2 office, located in Washington, DC. It was posted on March 16, 2015, under the solicitation number NCPCTempArtCompetition, aligning with the NAICS code 711510, which corresponds to arts-related services. Key contacts for the contract include Mary Pineda as the Contracting Officer and Jilayne Willhoite as the Contract Specialist, both available via email and phone for inquiries. The project’s primary location is Washington, DC, at the Ariel Rios Hemicycle, emphasizing the creation of a temporary commemorative installation. This initiative reflects the government's effort to engage renowned artists and architectural designers in public art projects, fostering innovative commemorative experiences in federal spaces.

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Design competition for temporary commemorative installation at Ariel Rios Hemicycle, six artists shortlisted.

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General Services Administration → Pbs R11 Construction Services Divsion Ctr 2

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711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA

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AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Pbs R11 Construction Services Divsion Ctr 2
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA
Organization / AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Pbs R11 Construction Services Divsion Ctr 2
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA
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Mary PinedaContracting Officer
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Jilayne WillhoiteContract Specialist
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The following are the artists/designers shortlisted on the Beyond Granite: A Design Competition for a Temporary Commemorative Installation at the Ariel Rios Hemicycle, Washington, DC 1. Monica Ponce de Leon 2. Ball - Nogues Studio 3. Donald Lipski 4. Sheryl Oring 5. Kristin Jones & Andrew Ginzel 6. My Studio - Howeler + Yoon Architecture LLP

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