Active SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · CITY OF ROCK HILL

    On-Call Stone Sculpture Art Commissions

    Issued by City of Rock Hill
    cityRFQCity of Rock HillSol. 257238
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    due May 22, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    May 7, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    711510
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Rock Hill seeks qualified artists for on-call stone sculpture art commissions to create unique installations celebrating community identity and heritage. Up to 40 locations will feature sculptures 4-10 feet tall, with some incorporating water features. This RFQ evaluates qualifications, approach, capacity, and past performance.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    257238
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    May 7, 2026
    Due Date
    May 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    711510AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Rock Hill
    Agency
    City of Rock Hill

    Description

    The City of Rock Hill ("City") is seeking qualified artists to provide various stone art installations of a certain size, with a range between 4-10 feet tall, on a by-request basis. This initiative will feature a series of unique, creatively designed rock sculptures placed throughout the City to enhance the visual experience, celebrate the community’s identity, and reflect the rich history and heritage of Rock Hill.

    Background

    Up to 40 locations are being identified for future installations. Artists are encouraged to create pieces that are both visually engaging and meaningful, drawing inspiration from the culture, stories, and historical significance of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Select installations may incorporate water features, adding an interactive and dynamic element to the overall experience.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2107-RFQ
    • Department: Economic & Urban Development
    • Department Head: Lisa Brown (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-05-14T20:00:00.000Z

    Addenda

    • Official Notice #1: South Carolina Business Opportunities Ad (released 2026-05-07T17:08:39.993Z)

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Qualifications and Past Projects (40 pts)
    • Approach to the Project and Quality Control (25 pts)
    • Capacity and Response Capability (25 pts)
    • Historical Performance (10 pts)

    Submission Requirements

    • Artist/Artist Team Information (required)

      Please provide the following information as it should appear in a potential agreement:

      • Company Name, if applicable (legal entity that will enter into the contract)
      • Name and Title (person authorized to enter into contract)
      • Address (location of the office where or from which the work will be performed)
      • Telephone Number
      • Email Address
    • Submission Confirmation (required)

      The artist/artist team affirms that we have read and understand the enclosed RFQ requirements and specifications and submit this Statement of Qualifications for On-Call Stone Sculpture Art Commissions.

    • Submission of Qualifications (required)

      Upload the Statement of Qualifications.

    • Other Supporting Documentation

      Include any additional information relevant to this selection.

    • References

      Provide the name, address, and telephone number of at least three (3) references familiar with the quality of work done by this artist/artist team of similar nature as contained in the Scope of Work. By submission of the references, you are authorizing the City of Rock Hill to contact these references. This is not required if you have worked for the City of Rock Hill on at least two (2) projects over the past two (2) years. 

    • Sub-Consultants

      Please provide the following information for each of the sub-consultants to be utilized for this project: Discipline, Contact Name, Company, Address Line, Phone Number, and E-mail Address.

      If you are not employing sub-consultants or this information is noted in the Qualifications submitted, no response is required.

    • Suspension and Debarment Certification (required)

      The Company certifies, by submission of this RFQ, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal, state, or local agency. Where the submitting entity is unable to certify any of the statements in this certification, such company shall attach an explanation to the submission.

    • Illegal Immigration Reform Act Compliance (required)

      The Company certifies that it will comply with the requirements of Chapter 14, Title 8 of the South Carolina Code of Laws titled Unauthorized Aliens and Public Employment and agrees to provide to the City of Rock Hill any documentation required to establish either; (a) the applicability of such law to the Company, subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor; or (b) the compliance with this law by the Company and any subcontractors or sub-subcontractors.

    • Iran Divestment Act (required)

      The Company certifies that it:

      1) is not identified on the list of persons determined by the Executive Director of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority to engage in investment activities in the country of Iran as described in South Carolina Code of Laws Section 11-57-310 (as amended), or any other list of prohibited investments created by the State legislature;

      2) will not take any action causing it to appear on any such list during the term of the Final Contract; and

      3) will not utilize any subcontractor that is identified on any such list to provide goods or services thereunder.

    • Customer Service (required)

      The Company representative has read and agrees to the standards set forth in the City's Customer Service agreement.

    • Is there a Pre-Qualifications meeting? (required)
    • Start Date (required)

      What is the anticipated start date for the agreement?

    • Does this project have an initial term and renewal options? (required)
    • Initial Term (required)

      What is the initial term of the agreement?

    • # of Renewals (required)

      How many one-year renewals are available?
      Select "NONE" for no renewals and be sure to edit the resulting RFQ.

    • Required Services (required)

      Provide a general description of the services required. Ex. Engineering, Consulting, Design

    • Qualifications & Experience of the Company (optional text) (required)

      Do you want to include the optional text below in the "Qualifications & Experience of the Company" section of the RFQ?

      Default Text:

      Brief history and organization of the company, the legal entity that will enter into the contract, location of the office where the work will be performed, and the name and title of the person authorized to enter into a master contract agreement (must be an officer, partner, or member of the company). List any sub-consultant companies that will support your company.

      Provide a narrative of the company’s prior experience and qualifications pertaining to the Scope of Work and provide a list of projects with similar scopes.

      Optional Text:

      For companies that specialize in a specific discipline (i.e. roadways, stormwater, water/sewer, etc.) and only want to be considered for work associated with that discipline, please provide a statement clarifying which type of work you are requesting.

    • Team Specialties (required)

      Do you want the optional text to be added to the "Project Team" section of the RFQ?

      Default Text:

      Provide a list of the project team members (including the office location where they currently work) that you propose to use and identify each team member's responsibility, clearly detailing each team member's experience. You do not need to list all the sub-consultant employees that may be on the team, but you should list their supervisors. Provide a brief resume for each person listing specific similar project experience, educational experience, and licensure/certifications.

      Optional Text:

      List any of their specialty or role on the team and their office locations. Provide an hourly rate summary for project team members. Please also provide copies of proof of professional licensure in the State of South Carolina (Certificate of Authorization) for the staff performing the various tasks.

    • Will the resulting project be awarded to multiple qualified companies? (required)
    • Pricing table required? (required)
    • Does this project require additional insurance? (required)

      If your Project's insurance requirements are more than the following, please answer YES:

      The submitting company (lead company if submitting as a team) shall be able to post the minimum, specified insurance requirements for this project as follows:

      1. Professional Liability: $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, and $2,000,000.00 aggregate

      2. Worker's Compensation: $500,000.00

      3. Automobile Liability:$1,000,000.00 per occurrence for each vehicle, and $1,000,000 in aggregate for all vehicles

      4. Comprehensive/General Liability: $2,000,000.00 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 aggregate

      Coverages must be maintained throughout the life of the contract, including any applicable warranty period.

       

    • Does the funding source allow use of the local adjustment factor? (required)

      Answering YES to this question will add the following language to the solicitation:

      Local vendors, services, contractors, companies, and businesses (Rock Hill/York County) with a valid City of Rock Hill business license may have the opportunity to receive a 3% or a 5% adjustment factor during the consideration of bids. A local vendor, service, contractor, company, or business is defined as a business offering the services and or products being bid.

    Key dates

    1. May 7, 2026Published
    2. May 22, 2026Responses Due

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