Grand Portage Land Port of Entry Art in Architecture
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICEPBS R5 ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONCHICAGO, IL, 60604, USA

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3fc99bf0e9924d60b2d131e3060ed826/view
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    Posted Oct 7, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Oct 7, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jul 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking American artists for a federal art commission associated with the redesign and modernization of the U.S. Land Port of Entry in Grand Portage, Minnesota. The project aims to transform an outdated border facility into a state-of-the-art commercial port that enhances safety, security, and efficiency while reflecting local culture and identity. The GSA allocates a budget of approximately $387,993 for this art commission, and interested artists must submit their application materials to the GSA’s National Artists Registry. For further inquiries, artists can contact Jennifer Styzek at jennifer.styzek@gsa.gov or by phone at 312-353-1214.

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Jennifer Styzek
(312) 353-1214
jennifer.styzek@gsa.gov
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