TTUS Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering - Public Art Statue

The Texas Tech University System is soliciting qualified artists to design, fabricate, and install a public art statue at its Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering in Lubbock, Texas, under a fixed-fee commission of $350,000 all-inclusive. This solicitation, identified as TTUS-COE-PUBLIC-ART, follows a Request for Qualifications format with no competitive pricing component, emphasizing artistic merit over cost. Proposals must be submitted digitally via the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal by 11:00 AM Central Time on July 10, 2026, and must include an artist resume, five to fifteen high-resolution images of past public art with captions, a 500-word artist statement, a 500-word letter of interest, three professional references, and a signed cover sheet. The selection will be based on a qualitative trade-off evaluation prioritizing the conceptual basis of the artist’s body of work, the aesthetic and technical quality of past projects, demonstrated experience in delivering public art on time and within budget, formal training, and overall submission completeness. The artist must comply with Texas state laws including anti-boycott, anti-bribery, foreign adversary restrictions, and employment regulations involving former state executives, while also certifying compliance with child support obligations and prohibiting discrimination against firearm-related businesses. The artwork’s design must be approved by the University Public Art Committee, and the artist is responsible for all aspects of production, packaging, transportation, and installation, including providing detailed maintenance instructions and securing lien waivers. Final acceptance occurs on-site at the Texas Tech University campus, with payment tied to milestone achievements but governed by a single fixed budget that covers all costs including insurance, travel, materials, fabrication, and contingencies. There are no subcontractor requirements, military standards, or federal invoicing systems involved; all administrative functions, contract oversight, and communications are handled by the university’s Facilities Planning and Construction office through designated personnel including Alexis Henry and Emily Wilkinson, who serve as Contract Administrator and Project Director respectively.