Gateway Sculpture- Caporella Park- Tamarac, Fl

The City of Tamarac, Florida (City) is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team to create a vibrant sculpture for the entrance to the City’s Caporella Park’s parking lot entrance located at 5200 Prospect Road, Tamarac, Florida.  The sculpture should be vibrant, colorful and impactful and reflects the diversity that exist in Tamarac and  enticing to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night.  

Project Budget: $45,000

NAME:                                                 Gateway Sculpture- Caporella Park- Tamarac, Fl

LOCATION:                                           5200 Prospect Road, Tamarac, Fl

DUE DATE OF APPLICATION:                 Friday, March 6, 2026

PROJECT BUDGET:                                $45,000 (plus stipend for shortlisted artists).

 The budget includes all costs, e.g., research, community and agency meeting cost, design, materials, permitting of the sculpture, fabrication, installation, photography, insurance, proposals, travel, sales taxes, labor, structural engineering, and transportation.

The City of Tamarac, Florida (City) is seeking to commission an Artist or Artist team to create a vibrant sculpture for the entrance to the City’s Caporella Park’s parking lot entrance located at 5200 Prospect Road, Tamarac, Florida.  The sculpture should be vibrant, colorful and impactful to pedestrians and passerby traffic both day and night.  

The Call to Artists is expected to be conducted in two (2) phases. In the first phase, up to three (3) Artists will be shortlisted by the Selection Committee based on experience, credentials, style, and previous work. In the second phase, each shortlisted Artist will receive a $1,500.00 stipend for the development of a detailed proposal with conceptual design options. 

The Call to Artists will generally be awarded to the responsive and responsible Artist whose design is selected by the Committee and submitted to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval. The selected Artist will be responsible for the creation and installation of the final work. 

The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026 and is open to all Professional Artists nationwide with experience working with public agencies and professional engineers.

 The City would prefer sculptures that have the following elements:

• Uniqueness
• ·Vibrant colors that represent the City of Tamarac’ and help distinguish it from other cities
• Communicates the city’s core identity as “The City For Your Life” and the unifying vision of “One Tamarac,”
• ·Symbols that communicate Tamarac’s welcoming, friendly and diverse community
• ·Tamarac is a thriving, diverse, progressive and forward-thinking City

The design must be approved by the City Commission.

 Description of Location

The sculpture will be located somewhere near the entrance to the Caporella Park’s overflow parking lot located at 5200 Prospect Road, Tamarac, Florida.  The sculpture will be the first art experience when visitors enter the parking lot. 

Selection Process

The City of Tamarac reserves the right to cancel this Call to Artists, to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any or all Proposals or parts of Proposals, to waive minor irregularities and technicalities in the Proposals, to adjust the time table as needed, to enter into negotiations with Proposers as warranted, to award the Call to Artist, and to enter into an agreement on such coverage and terms that the City deems will best serve the best interests of the City. A minor irregularity is defined as a variation from the Call to Artists’ terms and conditions which does not affect the price of the Proposal, give a Proposer an unfair advantage over other Proposers, or adversely impact the interests of the City. There is no obligation on the part of the City to award the Call to Artists or an agreement to the Proposer(s) offering the lowest price to the City. The City reserves the right to award the Call to Artists and enter into an agreement(s) with the Artist(s) whose proposal(s) is/are judged most advantageous to and in the best interests of the City. The City shall be the sole judge of which Proposal is in the best interests of the City. The City reserves the right to obtain and review any information deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Proposer to carry out its obligations required under the agreement, including but not limited to its relevant experience and qualifications, the quality of its past performance, the Proposer’s current and prior compliance with all laws and regulations, its financial strength and capability to perform the requirements of this Call to Artists. 

All submissions must be done via CAFÉ at   www.callforentry.org

 First Selection/ Shortlisting Process

The City’s Public Art Committee will manage the application process. The Public Art Committee will operate as a recommending committee to the City Commission. Upon review of all entries submitted through CAFÉ, the Committee will invite up to three (3) shortlisted Artists to submit and present a complete proposal. The selection committee will shortlist three artists based on experience, credentials, style and previous work. All submitted complete applications will be reviewed. Applications not meeting the submission guidelines will not be considered.

Second Selection

Each of the shortlisted Artists will be provided a $1,500.00 stipend for development of a detailed proposal. The payment will be made after the Artist submits the detailed proposal and presents the proposal to the Public Art Committee. Further details will be provided to each of the shortlisted artists, including dates for artists to present their proposal to the Public Art Committee (presentations can be via a virtual meeting or in-person, but in-person is preferred). If Artists choose to present their proposal in-person to the Selection Committee, the travel and overnight accommodations would have to be covered with the stipend. The Public Art Committee will recommend awarding the final agreement(s) the Public Art Committee reserves the right to withhold the art sculpture award recommendation if it should not find a satisfactory sculpture. 

The shortlisted artists will be required to submit a detailed proposal with the following information: 

1. Proposed concept 3D Digital Model and/or Maquette. Model must include a scaled plan of the proposed location, and a plan dimensioned elevation of the concept. Model must also include perspectives of the concept, information regarding materials, weights, colors and any other relevant details.
2. Site Plan.  Plan must include perspective drawing between sculpture and sidewalk or other public space, and show all design features to create a space with foreground and backdrop for sculpture. Site plan shall also show pedestrian access to the sculpture and hide light fixtures shining on the sculpture from public view.
3. Project Maintenance Instructions.
4. An Itemized Project Budget. 

 Artist Requirements once Selected may include:

Meetings with the Selection Committee as needed to discuss aspects of sculptures: either via phone, virtual, or in person.                      

Design development and modifications with drawings and/or models sufficient to secure the approval of the City Commission.                      

Indemnify, and hold the City of Tamarac harmless from any and all claims and damages. 

Warranties; and

Liability and other insurance.

Construction documents signed by a Florida engineer.

Obtain permits and coordinate inspections.

Transportation and off-truck loading of the sculpture to the specific site in Tamarac.

Installation of the sculpture. 

Eligibility 

The project is open to all visual arts Professional Artists/Artist Teams in the United States. Professional Artists/Artist Teams should have experience implementing their ideas and work in the public realm with government agencies. Professional Artists/Artist Teams must be able to effectively work within the project timeline and collaborate with the Architects of Record, General Contractors, multiple Governmental Agencies, Community Groups, City Staff and the Selection Committee whenever it is required. Artist or Professional Artist means a practitioner in the visual arts, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional of serious intent and ability. Indications of a person’s status as a professional Artist include, but are not limited to, income realized through the sole commission the sculpture, frequent or consistent art exhibitions, placement of the sculpture in public institutions or museums, receipt of honors and awards, and training in the arts.  

Artists are NOT eligible who are immediate family or business partners of Tamarac City staff, Tamarac City Commission, or the public art consultants that are working for the City.  

Qualities of the Sculpture

The sculptures should be durable and require minimal ongoing maintenance. South Florida has a sub-tropical climate and at times is hot and humid, with an intense sun and seasonal heavy rain. Problems with rust and fading should be avoided. The sculpture should be designed and constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code and Tamarac Code. The sculpture must be between 8-10 feet tall. The art pad for the sculptures will be designed and constructed by the City.

All items become the property of the City of Tamarac

Questions:  

All questions must be submitted to maher.mansour@tamarac.org   AND 

gadsonravitz@gmail.com 

Website for City of Tamarac: http://www.tamarac.org/ 

Project Schedule (Subject to Change)

• Artist Applications Due: 3/6/2026

 Notification: (Dates are tentative and subject to change)

• City Commission Approval:  TBD

• Artwork Permitting/Installed: TBD

                • Opening Ceremony: TBD

Application Requirements

Insurance Requirements

The following are required types and minimum limits of insurance coverage, which the Artist agrees to maintain during the term of this contract:

The City reserves the right to require higher limits depending upon the scope of work under this Agreement.

Neither Artist nor any subcontractor shall commence work under this contract until they have obtained all insurance required under this section and have supplied the City with evidence of such coverage in the form of an insurance certificate and endorsement. The Artist will ensure that all subcontractors will comply with the above guidelines and will maintain the necessary coverage throughout the term of this Agreement.

All insurance carriers shall be rated at least A-VII per A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and be licensed to do business in Florida. Policies shall be “Occurrence” form. Each carrier will give the City sixty (60) days’ notice prior to cancellation.

The Artist’s liability insurance policies shall be endorsed to add the City of Tamarac as an “additional insured”. The Artist’s Worker’s Compensation carrier will provide a Waiver of Subrogation to the City. The Bidder shall be responsible for the payment of all deductibles and self-insured retentions.

The City may require that the Bidder purchase a bond to cover the full amount of the deductible or self-insured retention. If the Bidder is to provide professional services under this Agreement, the Bidder must provide the City with evidence of Professional Liability insurance with, at a minimum, a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. “Claims-Made” forms are acceptable for Professional Liability insurance.

In the event that Artist is self-employed, and/or has fewer than three (3) employees, Artist may be eligible for an exemption from the requirement to carry statutory Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Liability coverage.  Exemptions for Workers’ Compensation coverage must be issued by the State of Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation.  Information about applying for a Florida Workers’ Compensation Exemption may be found at  http://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/wc/Employer/Exemptions/default.htm#.V3POcE32aUk, or by calling (850) 413-1609.

Tamarac Public Art Committee

Sandy HIll, Chair

Tracy Graham

Helene Harmen

Gryte Kuncaitis

Atherley Soman

Public Art Administrators

 George Gadson and Beth Ravitz, Managing Partners

Gadson & Ravitz, LLC

 The Community: Tamarac, Florida 

 Tamarac is a unique city that has been built through a strong and dedicated community spirit, good land use planning and prudent management of municipal resources. Since its incorporation in 1963, Tamarac has prospered and grown into a full-service city. Tamarac is 12 square miles located in central Broward County. The approximate population of the City is 72,000. The City of Tamarac constantly strives to meet the needs and improve the health, welfare and safety of its residents. Tamarac prides itself on being a government that is responsive to its residents and is “Committed to Excellence….Always.”

 The City of Tamarac reserves the right to reject any submission which fails to provide all information requested, is submitted on forms not provided by the City or its representatives or fails to meet the objectives of the Public Art Board, as non-responsive. 

3-10 images of previous works that relate to this project. 

Open to all Professional Artists nationwide with experience working with public agencies and professional engineers. Florida artist are encourage to apply.