Bronze Legends Plaza

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE
Request for Proposal Form
PROJECT NAME:
Bronze Legends Plaza - RFP #27-0011
WHO WE ARE:
The City of Hendersonville is a medium sized city in Sumner County, 17 miles from downtown Nashville.
The city's population is approximately 65,734 and growing daily. Hendersonville is bounded by Old
Hickory Lake to the south and offers tremendous lakefront property. The Board of Mayor and Alderman
guide the city priorities and city departments, including police, fire, public works, parks, administrative
services, finance, building and codes, city court and planning.
WHY ARE WE ISSUING THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP):
The City of Hendersonville (City) has been home to some of the world's most influential musical artists.
Several of the world's biggest hits in country music, pop music and rock music have been written and
produced in the City of Hendersonville. Many of the hit musical songs and albums were produced by
Hendersonville residents. The most recognizable and iconic artists synonymous with Hendersonville
include Johnny and June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison and Conway Twitty.
The City has an active Arts Council who focus their time on promoting the arts within the city. The
Arts Council has successfully initiated and managed an annual Arts Festival that has been well attended
by the public and artists alike. The Arts Council is embarking on a new endeavor to publicly promote
the city's musical heritage. To honor the city's musical heritage the Arts Council wishes to cast life-size
bronze images of the city's prominent musicians and display them at a public city park.
Bronze Legends Plaza is envisioned as a signature public-art destination celebrating Hendersonville's
extraordinary musical heritage. The initial concept for the Bronze Legends Plaza is to display four music
icons (Johnny and June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty) together on a concrete or stone
foundation, collectively called "the display". The City seeks a composition that is historically respectful,
artistically exceptional and distinctive to Hendersonville, with the potential to become a recognizable
cultural landmark and visitor destination. The display should include a microphone and potentially one
or more musical instruments. The display is likely going to serve as a photo spot for locals and tourists.
The display should be arranged in a format that welcomes public interaction. Memorial Park has been
selected as the probable location for the display due to its location, accessibility and existing
infrastructure and parking.
The City seeks to solicit proposals from artists who are experienced in bronze work and interested in
designing, constructing, and installing all the bronze work in the display.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE
Request for Proposal Form
WHAT THE CITY EXPECTS IN THE PROPOSAL:
The City expects detailed proposals to be submitted according to the guidelines of this RFP, including
the following items:
Artist resume and relevant experience
Description of previous projects involving life-size bronze and/or figurative sculptures,
including pictures or other representative images
References from previous projects of similar scope or character
Pricing for each statue
Pricing for the microphone
Pricing for each individual musical instrument
Estimated timeline to complete the display once a Notice to Proceed is issued
Draft sketch(es), renderings, or other conceptual materials illustrating how the statues could be
arranged and displayed. This is a very important element that will be weighted heavily in the
determination of the RFP award.
A description of the display's durability and ability to withstand outdoor elements, including
the proposed materials, treatments, finishes, and specify a warranty period for the display.
A Notice to Proceed is anticipated to be issued 2027. However, if there is a price escalation for the Notice
to Proceed being issued in 2028 or 2029, the Proposer shall provide the price escalation schedule.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS PROJECT:
Deliverables for this project must include:
Detailed plans of the display. It is anticipated that the Arts Council and the representatives of
the artists will want to review multiple options for the display, prior to plan approval. Proposals
must include multiple iterations of the plans. A major component of the display is its ability to
create an inviting space where people can interact with the display.
Production of 3D maquettes for approval by the City and designated artist representative prior
to the development of full-size bronze statues.
Four (4) life-size bronze statues depicting Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, and
Conway Twitty. The sculptures shall provide recognizable and historically accurate likeness of
the identified musical artists.
Bronze casting of a pedestal mounted microphone.
Bronze casting of a musical instrument(s), if part of the approved plans.
All required bronze treatments and patinas. The display, including structural attachment
points, will be located outdoors and exposed to the elements. All materials, finishes, and
treatments must be designed to withstand the elements.
Shipping and installation of all bronze castings.
Note: The cost for the display must include everything required to create, transport, and install
the bronze items. The cost does not need to include the design or construction of the concrete
foundation, that will be performed separately by a vendor of the city's choosing; however, it must
include everything required for the permanent attachment of the bronze items to the foundation.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE
Request for Proposal Form
EXPECTATIONS - PROJECT TIMELINE:
Select Artist October 2026 through December 2026
Notice to Proceed 2027
Complete installation 2028
EXPECTATIONS - RFP TIMELINE*:
Release RFP September 4, 2026
Deadline to submit questions September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Addendum issued (response to questions) September 25, 2026
Proposal submission September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Proposals evaluated October 2026
*Timeline is subject to change at the City's discretion
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The City will evaluate the proposals and choose the proposal that provides the City with the best overall
product. The criteria to determine best overall proposal will include a weighted ranking system as follows:
20% Relevant Experience
35% Artistic Ability/ Figurative Likeness
25% Proposed Concept/Composition/Visitor Experience
20% Cost
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The City will require insurance if an agreement is reached. For reference the minimum insurance
requirements are:
Worker's Compensation: $1,000,000
Employer's Liability:
Each accident: $1,000,000
Disease, policy limit $1,000,000
Disease, each employee: $1,000,000
General Liability:
Each occurrence: $1,000,000
Aggregate: $2,000,000
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE
Request for Proposal Form
SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:
To be considered, firms or individual artists must submit a proposal by mail or by email.
MAIL:
City of Hendersonville
Attn: Finance Department
101 Maple Dr. North
Hendersonville, TN 37075
EMAIL:
procurement@hvilletn.org
Proposals shall be submitted under one cover and shall be submitted on no more than twenty (20) ~ 8 12 x
11" single sided pages, including the cover page and table of contents.
All proposals must be received by the City of Hendersonville Finance Department on or before 4:00
p.m. CST September 30, 2026, and the project name, Bronze Legends Plaza - RFP #27-0011, should
be referenced on the submittal.
For electronic proposal submissions, the project name and RFP number must be included in the email
subject line:
Bronze Legends Plaza - RFP #27-0011 - Proposal Submission
For proposals submitted by mail or delivered in person, the project name and RFP number must be clearly
identified on the submittal envelope.
The proposal shall include qualifications of the company or individual submitting the proposal.
The proposal should also acknowledge receipt of any Addendum published by the City.
For additional details regarding this RFP, please contact Procurement at procurement@hvilletn.org. The
Request for Proposals can be obtained on the city's website: http://www.hvilletn.org/.
All questions related to this Request for Proposals must be received electronically,
at procurement@hvilletn.org, no later than 1:00 p.m. CST, September 22, 2026. All questions received
after said date and time will not be considered. If questions are received, the City will post an addendum
on the City's on September 25, 2026.
TITLE VI COMPLIANCE
The City of Hendersonville (City), Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Evaluation-proceedings
will be conducted within the established guidelines regarding equal employment opportunity and
nondiscriminatory action based upon the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, creed, age,
and disability. Interested certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms as well as other
minority-owned and women-owned firms are encouraged to respond to all advertisements by the city.
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CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE
Request for Proposal Form
It is the policy of the City of Hendersonville to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statutes and regulations to the end that no person shall be excluded from
participation in or denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity
receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation, or otherwise, on the
grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.
Upon receipt, all submittal information shall become property of the City of Hendersonville and public
record, without compensation to the responding firms, for disposition or usage by the City of
Hendersonville at its discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A - Proposed Location, City of Hendersonville Tennessee - Memorial Park
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EXHIBIT A