Beacon of Service: An Innovative Sculpture for Fire & EMS 19
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | May 18, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Durham |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-1067 |
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26-1067
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| Bid Title: |
Beacon of Service: An Innovative Sculpture for Fire & EMS 19
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| Category: | Requests for Proposals/Qualifications and Services |
| Status: | Open |
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Beacon of Service:
An Innovative Sculpture
for Fire & EMS 19
Request For Interest (RFI)
CALL FOR
ARTISTS
Call for Artists: Request for Interest (RFI)
Beacon of Service: An Innovative Sculpture for Fire & EMS 19
Date Issued: May 18, 2026
RFI Deadline to Apply: 3:00 p.m. ET, June 18, 2026
The City of Durham’s Cultural & Public Art Program (referred to as “City”) in partnership with the Durham
County Public Art Program is seeking an Artist, Artist Team, or Artist and Fabricator Team (referred to as
“Candidates”) with experience in creating site-specific public art installations for the new Fire and EMS Station
19, located on Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This project is part of a broader initiative to
expand public safety facilities and enhance community engagement in the RTP area. The total budget for this
public art project is $255,000, encompassing all aspects of the project from design through installation.
The project seeks a signature artwork that communicates the critical, life-saving work of Fire & EMS personnel
and highlights the unseen networks of care, coordination, and vigilance that protect the community every day.
The selected Candidate should incorporate technology and may incorporate light, movement, form, dynamic,
responsive elements, or other methods to visualize service patterns, response journeys, or other metrics that
illustrate Fire & EMS operations over a set period, or as a dynamic representation of Fire & EMS activity.
Key project components may include:
• Interpretations of Fire & EMS service through contemporary, forward-thinking design, including kinetic,
data-responsive, or visually dynamic elements.
• Integration with the facility’s LEED Gold commitment.
The selected Artist(s) will work with the City, County, Fire & EMS staff, the design team, and construction team
to ensure a high-quality public artwork that enhances both the facility and the public realm. The selected
Artist(s) will be under contract throughout the design and construction phases of the new Fire & EMS Station
19, from 2026 through 2028.
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Early site rendering of new Fire & EMS Station 19.
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20. Project Manager and Contact with City; Questions about this RFI.................................................................. 4
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND NATURE OF RFI........................................................................................................ 4
30. Project Description ........................................................................................................................................... 4
31. Site Description ................................................................................................................................................ 5
32. Project Background .......................................................................................................................................... 5
33. Community Engagement.................................................................................................................................. 6
40. Scope of Work .................................................................................................................................................. 7
50. Project Budget and Compensation Amount .................................................................................................... 8
60. Definitions in this RFI: City, RFI, Proposal, Candidate, Contractor, Should ..................................................... 9
70. Contract ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
70.1 Interpretation and translation services ......................................................................................................... 9
100. Insurance Requirements of Selected Candidate(s) ...................................................................................... 10
110. Discretion of the City.................................................................................................................................... 10
SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................................................. 10
120. Proposed Schedule ....................................................................................................................................... 10
140. Deadline to Receive Submissions ................................................................................................................. 11
141. Concurrent Release Notice........................................................................................................................... 11
GETTING MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT AND RFI PROCESS ..................................................................... 11
150. Questions...................................................................................................................................................... 11
151. Pre-submittal Meeting ................................................................................................................................. 11
EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................. 12
180. Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................................................................ 12
190. Call for Artists/RFI Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 13
200. Project Partners............................................................................................................................................ 13
240. RFI Submission RequirementsThe RFI submissions shall include the following: ......................................... 15
300. Candidate to Bear Expense; No Claims against City .................................................................................... 17
310. State Treasurer’s lists regarding Iran and Boycott of Israel ......................................................................... 17
320. Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act ....................................................................................... 17
330. Values of City of Durham regarding Treatment of Employees of Contractors ............................................ 17
Sample Artist Contract and Non-Collusion Affidavit................................................................................................ 18
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20. Project Manager and Contact with City; Questions about this RFI
Direct questions and concerns to:
Att: Stephanie Minor
Cultural & Public Art Program
General Services Department
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-4197, ext. 21243
stephanie.minor@durhamnc.gov
If you have concerns about this RFI that you believe are not being addressed by the project manager, please
contact:
Att: Rebecca Holmes
Cultural & Public Art Program Manager
General Services Department
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-4197, ext. 21245
rebecca.holmes@durhamnc.gov
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND NATURE OF RFI
30. Project Description
The City of Durham in partnership with Durham County is developing a new Fire and EMS Station in Research
Triangle Park, located on Davis Drive, south of NC-54. As part of this project, the City and County are
commissioning public art that will honor the dedication of first responders and enhance the public and staff
experience. This RFI seeks to identify Candidates with the vision and technical expertise to deliver site-specific,
durable, and impactful artwork that reflects the mission, readiness, and community trust embodied by Fire &
EMS personnel.
The goal of this public art project is to use technology to highlight Fire & EMS service and develop a signature
artwork that communicates the critical, life-saving work of Fire & EMS personnel through contemporary
approaches. Candidates may incorporate light, movement, form, technology, and/or data visualization to reveal
the unseen networks of care, coordination, and vigilance that sustain Fire & EMS operations. Opportunities may
include dynamic, responsive, kinetic, or data-driven installations that visualize metrics such as response
patterns, number of personnel on duty, and/or community impact.
The City and County seek to identify Candidates with demonstrated experience in large-scale public art and a
proven interest or track record in site-integrated design that employs technology, interactivity, or data-driven
elements to create engaging, adaptive, and dynamic public experiences.
The selected Candidate(s) will work to:
• engage Fire & EMS personnel, City & County staff, and community members through in-person or virtual
engagement sessions;
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