Request for Qualifications - Water Tower Plaza - Public Art Shade Structure

Project Description: Public Notice - October 6, 2026
Request for Qualifications: Water Tower Plaza - Public Art Shade Structure
The City of South Salt Lake and South Salt Lake Arts are requesting qualifications from artists or artist-led design teams to design and fabricate a permanent, large-scale artistic shade structure. This signature piece will serve as the functional and aesthetic anchor for the lawn portion of the Water Tower Plaza.
Location: Water Tower Plaza, 195 West Oakland Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115.
Target Area: Approximately 1,025 SF of lawn space.
Community Context: This is a highly visible public space designed for multi-generational use. The installation must be safe, durable, welcoming, and provide shade.
Commission Budget Up to: $90,000
Deadline for Submissions: by 5pm MT on October 30, 2026
Link to Apply - South Salt Lake Water Tower Plaza Public Art Shade Structure
(https://form.jotform.com/SouthSaltLakeArts/water-tower-plaza-rfq)
Attachments:
1. South Salt Lake Arts- RFQ- Water Tower Plaza - Public Art Shade Structure
2. SSL and SSLA - Water Tower Plaza Arch and Structural Drawings
3. Certificate of Insurance requirements
4. SAMPLEAgreementSSL
Qualifications must be submitted through Jotform to the City of South Salt Lake by Friday October 30, no later than 5:00 pm MST (“Submission Deadline”). City is not responsible for proposals delivered incorrectly or for failure to receive.
Submissions shall be submitted through Jotform, only. Separate documents or attachments will not be accepted. Proposers wishing to verify receipt of the proposal may contact Ariel Andrus at aandrus@sslc.gov.
Submissions that are late, incomplete, or do not meet submission format and contents as described in this RFQ will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject all
submissions or to waive any informality in any submissions if deemed in the best interest of the City. The City does not guarantee that a contract will be awarded following the
submission deadline.