Requests for Proposals
Suwanee SculpTour 2012
The Suwanee Public Arts Commission (PAC) seeks proposals from artists and/or artist teams for design, execution, and installation of original outdoor sculptures to be displayed from May 2012 through the end of March 2013 in downtown Suwanee. Sculptures in a variety of styles, types, and sizes will be considered. The inaugural Suwanee SculpTour, incorporating 15 pieces, was installed in May 2011 and was received enthusiastically by residents and visitors alike.
Goals of the SculpTour program include enhancing Suwanee's downtown with an exhibit of original and unique pieces of art; stimulating interest in Suwanee's public art initiative and adding cultural value to the area; and serving as an economic development tool by attracting visitors, residents, and businesses to the area. The deadline for submissions is February 17. See the full Request for Proposals.
Additional information about Suwanee SculpTour:
2011 Suwanee SculpTour podcast
2012 Suwanee SculpTour sponsor brochure
2011 Suwanee SculpTour promotional brochure
Selected media coverage
Professional Design & Construction Administration Services: Brushy Creek Trail
The City of Suwanee seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from firms, or teams of firms, for the provision of professional services (design and construction administration) for a 10-foot wide multi-use trail along Brushy Creek. The professional services include site and drainage design, construction documents, permitting and construction administration. Designer shall also provide design and professional services for pedestrian enhancements at the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard/ Suwanee Dam Road intersection. These improvements must be submitted to and approved by Gwinnett County DOT and the City of Suwanee. Improvements may include, but are not limited to: increased curb radii at the intersection, installation of raised channelization (refuge) islands, and improved crosswalks. The enhancements shall be designed to provide improved pedestrian circulation across Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
The project is funded by the Transportation Enhancement (TE) program administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The firm selected to perform this work must have experience successfully designing TE projects of a similar nature. The consultant shall be required to develop the project concept, environmental documentation, right of way plans, construction plans, construction bid documents, and any other requirements of the TE program. Consultants responding to this RFQ must be prequalified for the work by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
A pre-submittal meeting will be held at Suwanee City Hall on Friday, January 20, at 10 a.m. Attendance at the pre-submittal meeting is highly encouraged, but not mandatory. Statement of Qualifications, as required by the City's RFP package, shall be sealed and mailed or delivered, to the attention of Mike Maddox, Program Manager, at 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024 prior to noon local time on Friday, February 3, 2012. Provide a total of seven hard copies and one electronic version of the proposal. Submittals received after the established deadline shall not be considered. No faxed or emailed submissions shall be accepted. See full Request for Proposals.